A Maryland driver violates a statute requiring headlights after dusk and collides with another car. What is the effect of the statutory violation in the negligence suit?
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A
It is evidence of negligence for the jury to consider
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B
It is negligence per se establishing liability conclusively
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C
It is irrelevant unless the driver was also cited by police
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D
It shifts the burden of proof to the defendant on damages