Aux light cover laws?
#1
03-26-2011, 07:51 PM
Aux light cover laws?
Does anyone know what the laws are on putting the covers on off road lights? I'm personally wondering about nevada but this might be a helpful place for anyone with knowlege on the subject in their area.
I've done a search for this on here but didn't find anything. Any help would be nice thanks.
I've done a search for this on here but didn't find anything. Any help would be nice thanks.
#4
03-28-2011, 08:09 PM
Not so much preventing covering, but actually requiring it. Some states require an opaque covering on any lights added above X height, or over X number of lights, while on the road.
I know NC only allows no more than 2 auxiliary driving lights above 42" to be used on the highway, and when on, they are treated as high-beams and must be deflected or turned off within range of another car.
Edit: Found a good link with a few state's info: FJ Cruiser forum link
Ex: Pennslyvania requires covers on the highway
I know NC only allows no more than 2 auxiliary driving lights above 42" to be used on the highway, and when on, they are treated as high-beams and must be deflected or turned off within range of another car.
Edit: Found a good link with a few state's info: FJ Cruiser forum link
Ex: Pennslyvania requires covers on the highway
Pennsylvania
Here’s what I found.
I have only included part b and f. For the entire PA Light Code go to: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms.../chapter43.pdf
(b) Rear lighting.--Every vehicle operated on a highway shall be equipped with a rear lighting system including, but not limited to, rear lamps, rear reflectors, stop lamps and license plate light, in conformance with regulations of the department. If a vehicle is equipped with a centrally mounted rear
stop light, a decal or overlay may be affixed to the centrally mounted rear stop light if the decal or overlay meets all applicable State and Federal regulations.
(f) Off-road lighting.--Off-road lighting lamps may be mounted on the roof or roll bar of a vehicle and shall be covered with an opaque covering that prohibits any light from being emitted when the vehicle is being operated on a highway or trafficway. Any person who illuminates an off-road lighting lamp while the vehicle is being operated on a highway or a trafficway commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.
Here’s what I found.
I have only included part b and f. For the entire PA Light Code go to: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms.../chapter43.pdf
(b) Rear lighting.--Every vehicle operated on a highway shall be equipped with a rear lighting system including, but not limited to, rear lamps, rear reflectors, stop lamps and license plate light, in conformance with regulations of the department. If a vehicle is equipped with a centrally mounted rear
stop light, a decal or overlay may be affixed to the centrally mounted rear stop light if the decal or overlay meets all applicable State and Federal regulations.
(f) Off-road lighting.--Off-road lighting lamps may be mounted on the roof or roll bar of a vehicle and shall be covered with an opaque covering that prohibits any light from being emitted when the vehicle is being operated on a highway or trafficway. Any person who illuminates an off-road lighting lamp while the vehicle is being operated on a highway or a trafficway commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100.
Last edited by WolfPack; 03-28-2011 at 08:16 PM.
#6
03-28-2011, 11:15 PM
In MI all rood lights lights have to be covered at all times when on the road. I was pulled over for it last summer and got a warning. Personally I think he just wanted to check out my truck up close since I see trucks all the time with light uncovered. lol
#10
03-29-2011, 12:50 PM
If its illegal to drive without covers, shouldnt kits sold in that state be required to have covers???
I ran a set of US general fog lights (harbor freight) on my brushguard without issues, and past several cops both local and state ..... of course I never ran them on when driving in traffic.
I ran a set of US general fog lights (harbor freight) on my brushguard without issues, and past several cops both local and state ..... of course I never ran them on when driving in traffic.
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