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6 - Phantom vehicles at night: Canada looks to exorcise them

The Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 | Photo: D.Boshouwers

Sometimes, there are subjects that concern everyone, and this was one of them. We're talking about so-called phantom cars. The phenomenon is due to the fact that it is still possible for motorists to drive at night with their lights of their vehicle turned off. How is that? Because with the daytime running lights on, the dashboard remains lit up, making everything look normal. Our report explains how the Canadian government intends to fix the problem in our country. We'll have to be patient, though...

See: New Rules Seek to Eliminate Phantom Vehicles at Night in Canada

'Phantom' vehicles
'Phantom' vehicles | Photo: Rolls-Royce
Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 75 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 250 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists