HEADLIGHT TESTS BEGIN IN TEXAS Publication: Automotive Daily News Dateline: Wichita Falls, Texas Date: 27 August 1925 Subject: Safety

Wichita Falls, Tex., Aug. 22.—The first official local inspection of motor headlights, specified by the new Texas headlight law, was made here today with the inspection of Mayor R. E. Shepherd's car by the Wichita Falls Battery Company, local Willard battery station, and one of the first firms to be authorized to make inspections.

With the inspection of the Mayor's car it is expected there will be a big influx of cars to the authorized stations between now and September 1, when the law will become effective. According to the Wichita county tax collector there are more than 17,000 cars in the county that must pass the test. Every driver will be required to carry a certificate of inspection before being allowed to travel the state highways at night.

The various phases of the new law were explained to garage men and the public in general at a meeting held recently in the Wichita County Court House. The law, which is designated as the “Eight Point Test,” regulates the width of the beam, as well as the height, and the distribution of light rays at given distances. The terms of the Texas enactment make it necessary that the beams or ray of light be so projected that motorist can plainly detect an object 200 feet from the front of the automobile and yet be so adjusted as not to endanger other motorists by the glare.

The state authorizes the dealer to charge 25 cents for each inspection. Part of this charge will be turned over to the state to defray the cost of stationery and forms.

In addition to the local Willard station, six other firms have been authorized to make the inspections. They are: The Langford Motor Company, the Auto Tire Company, Lloyd Weaver Company, Faith Garage, Fuller Battery Company and W. J. Nolen & Son.