https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/new...ng-to-rid-roads-of-phantom-vehicles-1.3852200
Hell, I even see police cars driving around regularly without lights on (Fords of course).
OTTAWA – New regulations are coming for vehicles sold in Canada that are meant to eradicate 'phantom vehicles' – vehicles that drive without proper lights on in the dark — from Canadian roadways.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Wednesday that, starting in September of 2021, all new vehicles sold in Canada have to comply with new vehicle lighting safety standards to be more visible in darkness and in low light conditions.
In three years, manufacturers will have to build vehicles in one of three ways:
Transport Minister Marc Garneau makes an announcement in Gatineau, Que., Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
- To have daytime running lights and tail lights that come on automatically when the vehicle instrument panel is illuminated and the car is turned on;
- To have the vehicle automatically turn on headlights, taillights and side marker lights in low light conditions; or
- To have the drivers’ instrument panel stay dark until the driver turns the lights on
Hell, I even see police cars driving around regularly without lights on (Fords of course).