The NYS law requires drivers to use their headlights:
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From one-half hour after the sun sets to one-half hour before the sun rises.
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When they use their windshield wipers to clear rain, fog or snow.
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When visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
The law requires you to use your headlights from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, when visibility is less than 1,000 feet, and when windshield wipers are in use to clear rain, fog, or snow. Regardless of the law, it's always recommended to use headlights to improve visibility in poor weather conditions or whenever visibility is impaired.
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