Millions of Australians will drive with their high beams on in 2025 without realising a few hundred metres is all that stands between them and fines of up to $1000.

Some mistakenly believe high beams, typically the brightest lights on a vehicle, can only be used on dark country roads without streetlights.

Others think high beams must be switched off as soon as another car is visible on the road, but that's not true either.

And some are even in the bad habit of leaving their high beam on until right before they pass an oncoming car.

Here's what you need to know about the road rules for high beams and the penalties for breaking them.

What are the rules for high beams in Australia?

The Australian Road Rules  are quite specific about how high beams can be used.

Drivers can us

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