When driving a tram from dusk to down on an unlit road in a built-up area, are you allowed to use the high beam lights?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo we are driving a tram after dark, on unlit tram tracks running next to the roadway. When driving a tram from dusk to dawn on unlit roads in a built-up area, you are allowed to use main beam (high beam) - the answer is YES.
The Road Traffic Act allows a driver, from dusk to dawn on unlit roads, to use main beam instead of dipped headlights (low beam) or together with them, as long as they do not dazzle other drivers. The rule does not limit this to roads outside built-up areas. When a vehicle, including a tram, is coming from the opposite direction, or you are driving behind another vehicle, you switch to dipped headlights. Also do not dazzle pedestrians on crossings.
Legal basis: Art. 51 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)