Park City Police Address Headlight Violations Amid Winter's Reduced Daylight
Park City Police are addressing headlight violations during winter's shorter days, ensuring safety on the roads.

The Park City Police Department has recently conducted several traffic stops due to headlight issues, a concern that often arises during the winter months when daylight hours are shorter. These incidents were recorded around the winter solstice and throughout the previous week. Driving with headlights off is considered a significant safety hazard, prompting law enforcement to take action.
Public police logs did not provide specific details regarding the outcomes of these stops, such as whether citations or warnings were issued. However, it is commonly understood that the Police Department tends to issue warnings unless the violation is deemed severe or the individual has a history of similar offenses.
Some notable traffic stops include:
- On December 21 at 10:25 PM, an officer stopped a driver whose headlights were not illuminated on Deer Valley Drive. The police noted that the vehicle's taillights were also off because the headlamp switch was not activated.
- At 9:54 PM on the same day, another driver was pulled over in the vicinity of Bonanza Drive and Iron Horse Drive for suspected headlight violations. This individual was found to be without a valid driver's license.
- Earlier, on December 16 at 7:19 AM, police observed a vehicle at the intersection of Kearns Boulevard and Comstock Drive with its headlights off. Additionally, a taillight was reported as broken.
- On December 15 at 10:49 PM, a suspected headlight violation was noted on or near Deer Valley Drive.
In addition to addressing headlight violations, the Park City Police Department has been actively stopping drivers for a variety of other offenses. Speeding and other moving violations remain common complaints from residents regarding law enforcement practices in the area.