Before dawn, until what point does the law require your headlights to stay on?

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Why

Headlights must remain on until half an hour before sunrise, the same 30-minute margin used after sunset. In that dim early light, they keep your vehicle visible to other road users.

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Topic: Night and weather   License: Car permit

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• California: Road Rules

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