NDOT installing new daytime headlight signs prior to 2028 law

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - In 2028 it will be Nevada law to have headlights on during the day on rural two-lane highways throughout the state. Up until then the Nevada Department of Transportation will be adding signs in areas where they will be required.

“This law really is another element of safety to add some visibility for vehicles on two lane roadways,” said Meg Ragonese of NDOT.

The 108-by 36-inch signs will be added to rural two-lane highways all across the state, not just U.S. 95 and U.S. 6 which are the places you’ll find them now.

“In a recent 4-year period there were more than 100 crashes on 95 and 6,” Ragonese explained. “A lot of these were due to speeding and unsafe passing.”

The first place the new signs are being installed will be on U.S. 95 outside of Schurz in Mineral County and are set to be put into place this week.

If you have a car with automatic lights, this might be the rare time you have to flip a switch. And make no mistake, it is a state law, and you can get pulled over for not having your lights on during the day on rural roads.