Eastman v. Herrick

The plaintiff’s vehicle was one which by the statute (P. L., c. 90, s. 5) “whether stationary or in motion, on any public highway or bridge, shall have attached to it a light or lights, which shall be so displayed as to be visible from the front and rear” during the time of day from thirty minutes after sunset to thirty minutes before sunrise.

The claim that the plaintiff’s use of a flashlight was a substantial compliance with the statute is not sustained. It would disregard the order made positive and definite without qualification that the light shall be attached to the vehicle. The lighting…