Pulled over for a busted headlight?

[Angel]

Well some retarded guy hit me yesterday while he was backing up of a parking spot. Apparently I was invisible to him. Err... apparently my cars seem to have a sign that say: "hi I am a pinata hit me please"

He was in a Ford 250 and me in my little Golf.

Results: Busted Headlight and left fender :cry.

Repair costs: $1250.

The question is would I get pulled over? The bulb survived and still works.

I do have to wait for the insurance call back etc...That is why I am wondering if driving the golf would get me a ticket, even if fix it ticket still is a hassle...

Any info would be highly appreciated…

Thanks

-Angel

[antarius]

It *can* get you pulled over, yes.

Will it? Not necessarily.

[Traq]

Well, if the bulb still works...

I dunno, you should try using it to your advantage to make the insurance company move their asses... "Well, since it's illegal for me to drive with only one properly functioning headlight, I will have to rent a car and bill you for that..."

They move shit fast when they're paying for rentals. :p

[NorCalBusa]

No need to wait- go get it fixed and get reimbursed.

[ALANRIDER7]

There's always Plan B:



:boobies

[}Dragon{]

If you do get pulled over for it, explain to the nice Officer that it just happened and that you are going to get it fixed...

[silversvs]

Who is this "nice officer" and where does he/she work?

[}Dragon{]

Originally posted by silversvs
Who is this "nice officer" and where does he/she work?

Disneyland PD;)

[motorman4life]

If the light still functions, you'll want to ensure it is aimed properly so it does not create a hazard to other drivers (and you) by having a misaligned beam blinding others. This will get you stopped quicker than no light at all.

If you cannot align the light properly, then you should disconnect it. If I were you, I'd see about getting a complementary rental car through his insurer until they get the repairs completed.

[Angel]

Thank you!

I think that is what I am going to do. I will pick up a rental and drop off the car for repair then just have them pay me back.

[wazzuFreddo]

I've gotten pulled over for having the yellow marker light next to the headlight burnt out. Granted it was WSUPD and 2 am.