Be Car Care Aware Ignore These Vehicle Repairs And You MayGet Pulled Over (NAPSA)—Many drivers may feel that they don't have the time or money to address vehicle repairs immediately, but beware: Ignoring somerepairs can get you pulled overandeventicketed. “Ignoring certain vehicle repairs may seem to save moneyin the short term butcanleadto extra costs, such as finesor‘fix-it’ tickets, if these problems are not taken care of when theyarise,” explains Rich White, executive direc- tor, . “In somejuris- Keeping yourca goodrepair may keepyoufrom ge \g a ticket. i lars spent on simple vehicle repairs can windows, are prohibited. + License plates are unreadable. If dictions, car owners may evenlosetheir license forcertain violations. A few dolhelp avoid trouble with the law” While a vehicleis in operation,traffic laws require that certain equipmentis thelicense platelight is out or the plate is otherwise unreadable, drivers may be pulled over. In somestates this includes clear or tinted plastic license plate properly installed and functioning correctly, including brakes, headlights, turn covers. signals, mirrors, windshields andsafety + Loud exhaust system.A defective belts, to namea few. ‘The recommends that drivers address these four repairs right away as they present public safety concerns that can earn drivers a traffic ticket on top of repairbill. + Non-functioning turn signals and headlights or taillights that are cracked or broken. Moststates require vehicles to have functioning turnsignals as well as two functioning headlights andtaillights. Taillights mustilluminate red;if a taillight is cracked, it can give offa white light, which is also typically a traffic violation. + Cracked windshield. If a windshieldis cracked,discoloredortinted in a waythatobstructsvision, drivers may get ticketed and fined. In somestates, vehicle modifications, such as tinted exhaust system thatis too loud, either becauseit’s been modified or becauseit needsrepairs, can be causefora ticket. What’ considered loud depends on the state. Manystates also require periodic vehicle safety inspections. For an overview bystate, visit https://drivinglaws. aaa.com/tag/safety-inspection/. ‘The is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promotingthe benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenanceandrepairto consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. Free Guide To ordera free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org,
