Deputies discover driver using flashlight for headlight
By Sam Schmitz
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DOOR COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) — Deputies from the Door County Sheriff’s Office made a surprising discovery after they pulled over a speeding driver on State Highway 42, Dec. 5.
During the stop, the sheriff’s office said deputies realized the driver-side headlight of the vehicle was not working and that a handheld flashlight was being used as a makeshift substitute.
“While an attempt was made to increase visibility, a flashlight is not a safe or legal replacement for proper headlights,” the sheriff’s office said in a post. “Headlights play a critical role in nighttime visibility and safety. Drivers are encouraged to check their vehicle equipment regularly before traveling.”
The sheriff’s office did not say whether or not the driver was officially cited. WISN 12 News has reached back out to the sheriff’s office for confirmation, but have not heard back as of Dec. 7.
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