Can you get pulled over in NC for having bright headlights? Here’s what the laws say Evan Moore The Charlotte Observer Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Updated Mar 4, 2024 0 Bright headlights have drawn plenty of complaints from motorists who say they were blinded by the lights. Image by Frank Becker from Pixabay Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Evan Moore The Charlotte Observer Bright headlights can be useful while driving on certain roads or dark highways, but they can also be a nuisance to other drivers.kAm{2DE >@?E9[ 2 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 C6D:56?E A@DE65 23@FE E96:C 7CFDEC2E:@? H:E9 9:89\362> 9625=:89ED @? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]C655:E]4@>^C^}@CE9r2C@=:?2^4@>>6?ED^K>cB7K^J2==08@E09:890362>D0@?0J@FC042C0J6290EFC?0E96>0@77Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm#655:Ek^2m]k^AmkAm“x 766= =:<6 x’G6 ?@E:465 2 H2J 9:896C ?F>36C @7 A6@A=6 FD:?8 E96:C 9:89 362>D 2== @7 E96 E:>6[” E96 4@>>6?E6C HC@E6] “x D66 E96> :?D:56 4:EJ =:>:ED @? 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