OC for ME
Regular Member
MA LEAs may be different, but a cop in my little town's LEA is required to do a walk around of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order. If there is a light out it must be repaired before that vehicle is taken out on patrol.
Lights go out at the most unexpected times. But, that carries zero weight in the eyes of the law. I always check my lights before I travel and I have been cited for a blown tail light that worked before I left the house. I have reported cops who had a blown light. The consequences placed upon the cop are unknown to me. I highly doubt that a citation was issued.....lights go out, what can you do.
There is no exemption in statute for cops in this regard.
Lights go out at the most unexpected times. But, that carries zero weight in the eyes of the law. I always check my lights before I travel and I have been cited for a blown tail light that worked before I left the house. I have reported cops who had a blown light. The consequences placed upon the cop are unknown to me. I highly doubt that a citation was issued.....lights go out, what can you do.
There is no exemption in statute for cops in this regard.