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LIGHTS ON! ABIDING BY GEORGIA’S HEADLIGHTS REQUIREMENT LAW
Police officers can’t pull you over “just because” in the state of Georgia — they must have reasonable suspicion or they have witnessed you breaking a law or committing a traffic infraction. In Georgia, there is a headlight requirement, meaning that you can be stopped and pulled over for not properly displaying your headlights while driving.
GREEN BEAN AND EGGPLANT STIR-FRY
According to Georgia’s state statute, O.C.G.A. 40-8-20, your headlights must be turned on and functioning at these times:
• If it’s raining • A half an hour after sunset • A half an hour prior to sunrise • Any time you lack sufficient visibility to see vehicles and pedestrians at least 50 feet ahead This means that even if you are driving and have sufficient visibility from street lamps or the setting or rising sun, you may be legally pulled over if any one of the previous conditions exists and your headlights are not on. It should be noted that Georgia’s headlights requirement also applies to parking lots! This means that if your vehicle has the automatic headlight feature, you must check to ensure that during these times, your headlights are still on. Oftentimes, there is ample light before sunrise or sunset and the automatic feature has not yet kicked in! If you are pulled over and cited for not abiding by the state’s headlights requirement, you may receive a ticket that results in points on your driving record and a fine. Keep in mind that a simple headlight violation gives police a reason to stop you, and if you are driving under the influence, it could possibly lead to a DUI.
In just 30 minutes, turn a pile of summer veggies into a Chinese-inspired dish.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch strips • Salt, to taste • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided • 6 oz green beans, trimmed • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp vegan stir-fry sauce (like Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian) • 1/8 tsp pepper
If you were pulled over for a headlight requirement violation, give us a call right away. We are here to help!
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, add the eggplant and coat with salt. Cover the eggplant with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2. In a wok over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp of oil. Add the eggplant and fry for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside. 3. Add the remaining oil and green beans to the wok. Fry for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside. 4. Add garlic, ginger, and chili before stir-frying for 1 minute. Return the green beans and eggplant to the wok and add the soy sauce, vegan stir-fry sauce, and pepper. Toss to coat, then serve over rice!
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