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Lights: Headlamps and tail lamps must be lighted from sunset to sunrise and when poor visibility makes them necessary for safety. Headlamps must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting and 200 feet before overtaking another vehicle. When lights are needed for driving, use headlamps, not parking lights.
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Median Strip: It's illegal to drive across a barrier or unpaved strip that separates two halves of a roadway except at an authorized opening or crossover. This is not allowed on Interstate highways crossovers are for emergency vehicles only.

Racing: It's illegal to engage in any vehicle race, speed exhibition, or speed contest on any public road, street, or highway.

Driving on Sidewalks: Driving on sidewalks is prohibited except to cross into or out of a driveway or alley.

Keep Windows and Windshield Clear: Windows and windshields must be kept clean of signs, posters, and stickers except those required by law. You must also clean windows of ice, snow, or dirt before driving to ensure that you have maximum visibility in all directions.

Backing: Backing is always prohibited on freeways, expressways, and other controlled-access highways including the shoulder. Elsewhere, backing is prohibited unless it can be done safely and without interfering with other traffic.

Obstructing Driver's View: It is illegal for passengers or freight to obstruct a driver's view or interfere with operation of a vehicle.

Overhanging Loads: When a load on a vehicle extends four feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle, a red flag at least 16 inches square must be displayed at the end of the load. At night, the flag must be replaced by a red light visible for a least 500 feet. The load on a passenger vehicle must not extend outside the fenders on the left side or more than six inches outside the fenders on the right.

Reckless Driving: You must not drive a vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of people or property either on a public road or private property. Violation of this law is known as reckless driving.

Inattentive Driving: While driving, you must give your full attention to the safe operation of your vehicle. Failure to do so may cause you to be cited for inattentive driving.

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