NHTSA now says your xenon conversions are illegal
12-10-04, 10:50 PM
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NHTSA now says your xenon conversions are illegal
Apparently came out within the past month or so?
"Under NHTSA's new policy, replacement headlamps must comply with all applicable photometry requirements using the same light source as the OEM equipment. For example, the rule would now prohibit replacing a halogen-based system with high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps that otherwise meet all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108."
http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish...icle_653.shtml
"Under NHTSA's new policy, replacement headlamps must comply with all applicable photometry requirements using the same light source as the OEM equipment. For example, the rule would now prohibit replacing a halogen-based system with high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps that otherwise meet all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108."
http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish...icle_653.shtml
12-14-04, 01:29 PM
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technically speaking, any aftermarket (non-OEM) equipment installed on your vehicle is illegal.
as far as the lights go, that's why they all say "For offroad use Only". No one who produces high output bulbs claims to have approved replacements.
as far as the lights go, that's why they all say "For offroad use Only". No one who produces high output bulbs claims to have approved replacements.
12-14-04, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by allisonb1013
technically speaking, any aftermarket (non-OEM) equipment installed on your vehicle is illegal.
technically speaking, any aftermarket (non-OEM) equipment installed on your vehicle is illegal.
as far as the lights go, that's why they all say "For offroad use Only". No one who produces high output bulbs claims to have approved replacements.
12-14-04, 09:11 PM
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Big deal
Why make a big deal over that law. No one cares or enforces it. HID lights are about the lowest priority of any illegal problems on the road. Just get them and enjoy just don't blind others and you will be ok.
12-14-04, 10:00 PM
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I'm pretty sure you're incorrect on this. As long as a modification is DOT approved or doesn't violate any laws, it is legal.
I'm pretty sure you're incorrect on this. As long as a modification is DOT approved or doesn't violate any laws, it is legal.
12-15-04, 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by brent0226
I'm pretty sure you're incorrect on this. As long as a modification is DOT approved or doesn't violate any laws, it is legal. There are no laws saying you can't purchase aftermarket wheels, suspension, etc.
It doesn't matter how they're labeled. It would still be illegal to have these lights on your vehicle. It may cause you to fail inspection. But then again, I don't think most shops would cast doubt on seeing HIDs installed in a Lexus, since many Lexus are available with HIDs from the factory.
I'm pretty sure you're incorrect on this. As long as a modification is DOT approved or doesn't violate any laws, it is legal. There are no laws saying you can't purchase aftermarket wheels, suspension, etc.
It doesn't matter how they're labeled. It would still be illegal to have these lights on your vehicle. It may cause you to fail inspection. But then again, I don't think most shops would cast doubt on seeing HIDs installed in a Lexus, since many Lexus are available with HIDs from the factory.
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12-16-04, 09:09 AM
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There is no question that the HID mod is illegal, I would like to know if anyone knows of anyone (in a GX or other Lexus for the matter of that) that has received a citation for this infraction. I can believe that if you are driving around in a kia and have HID's blazing in other driver's eyes you might get noticed, but how many Police Officers know which Lexus vehicles come with HIDs? Also how many even care? It is a risk I am willing to take on both the GX470 my wife drives and the RX300 I drive because the increased visibility at night and in bad weather overwhelmingly outweigh the miniscule risk of what in NC amounts to a $50.00 equipment violation ticket.
12-16-04, 12:36 PM
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There is no question that the HID mod is illegal, I would like to know if anyone knows of anyone (in a GX or other Lexus for the matter of that) that has received a citation for this infraction. I can believe that if you are driving around in a kia and have HID's blazing in other driver's eyes you might get noticed, but how many Police Officers know which Lexus vehicles come with HIDs? Also how many even care? It is a risk I am willing to take on both the GX470 my wife drives and the RX300 I drive because the increased visibility at night and in bad weather overwhelmingly outweigh the miniscule risk of what in NC amounts to a $50.00 equipment violation ticket.
There is no question that the HID mod is illegal, I would like to know if anyone knows of anyone (in a GX or other Lexus for the matter of that) that has received a citation for this infraction. I can believe that if you are driving around in a kia and have HID's blazing in other driver's eyes you might get noticed, but how many Police Officers know which Lexus vehicles come with HIDs? Also how many even care? It is a risk I am willing to take on both the GX470 my wife drives and the RX300 I drive because the increased visibility at night and in bad weather overwhelmingly outweigh the miniscule risk of what in NC amounts to a $50.00 equipment violation ticket.
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