Is it illegal to have lights on in your car

Vehicle Modifications

Buying a car is something that many of us do these days, as we become a society that relies on being able to travel freely. However, buying the car of our dreams is not always an option so people accept that they will have to make modifications to a car to bring it up to their expectations.

Are you breaking the law by using hazard lights?

Turning your hazards on makes all four turn signals flash at the same time, giving a heads-up to emergency crews that there’s a traffic hazard or problem.

Common modifications that are illegal

Tinted windows window glazingA person shall not install, replace or cover the window glazing in a windshield or in a left or right side window of a motor vehicle that is beside or forward of the driver with a transparent, translucent or opaque material. Tinting of the headlights and the rear taillights is illegal as noted under the Regulations for lighting. Any colour other than the colour specified for that specific location is in violation of the Regulations.

How to use your hazard lights

Do use hazard lights while driving if you’re on a motorway or dual carriage way and you need to warn other drivers that there’s a hazard on the road ahead.

Services en ligne External Suppliers

Suppliers of goods and services to road accident victims can send documents and get their eight-digit supplier number online (section in French only).