What are the laws about lights?

Robinhood150 · 03-14-2003, 09:31 PM

I've looked at the California vehicle code and I can't find anything limiting the wattage of headlights or driving lights. The only thing I found was on placement and aiming.

I can't imagine they would let you use 1000w headlights.

Steve

TDiddy · 03-14-2003, 10:59 PM

Mod fever is contagious, huh?!?

What are you looking to do Steve?

Robinhood150 · 03-14-2003, 11:07 PM

Well, ever since last year when I would drive through yosemite at night I've been wanting some pencil beams to pierce the night. The high beams just aren't bright enough to see when the next curve is coming up.

But actually, I was looking up tint laws because I wanted to tint the corolla (or as ricers call it, the "Rolla") and I got side tracked. There's also no law regarding how loud air horns can be, other than it can't be "excessively loud". hehe, but that's another story...

Del · 03-15-2003, 07:53 PM

I think as long as they (the package) say DOT approved, you're fine. However, I got some of those superwhites from 4wheelparts, which say "for off road use only" but I haven't had a problem with them yet. If you're worried about being pulled over, aim them down when you're in the city, so the cops won't notice as much.

Del · 03-15-2003, 07:54 PM

Oh BTW, the superwhites are MUCH brighter than stock, and were only like 37 bucks I think for two. They've lasted about 2 years so far

ChitRod · 03-15-2003, 09:03 PM

Won't they just give you a fix it ticket so all you would have to do is say oh man I didn't realize these were too bright although that deer in nevada was caught in my lights.

Robinhood150 · 03-15-2003, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChitRod
Won't they just give you a fix it ticket so all you would have to do is say oh man I didn't realize these were too bright although that deer in nevada was caught in my lights.

But if I can prove to the cop that they're legal then I won't get a fix it ticket and I get to keep my 1000w headlights.

Steve

(disclaimer: I'm not really putting on 1000w lightbulbs)

L33T35T 4Runner · 03-15-2003, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Robinhood150
But if I can prove to the cop that they're legal then I won't get a fix it ticket and I get to keep my 1000w headlights.

Steve

(disclaimer: I'm not really putting on 1000w lightbulbs)

"hey check out my bumpin stereo! I've got two 12's at 800 watts each! they'll make you go deaf!"

"well ya? I got two 1000 watters... headlights that is. they'll make you go blind

"

03-14-2003, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,048	What are the laws about lights? I've looked at the California vehicle code and I can't find anything limiting the wattage of headlights or driving lights. The only thing I found was on placement and aiming. I can't imagine they would let you use 1000w headlights. Steve __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

03-14-2003, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,048	Well, ever since last year when I would drive through yosemite at night I've been wanting some pencil beams to pierce the night. The high beams just aren't bright enough to see when the next curve is coming up. But actually, I was looking up tint laws because I wanted to tint the corolla (or as ricers call it, the "Rolla") and I got side tracked. There's also no law regarding how loud air horns can be, other than it can't be "excessively loud". hehe, but that's another story... __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

03-15-2003, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Del Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 446	I think as long as they (the package) say DOT approved, you're fine. However, I got some of those superwhites from 4wheelparts, which say "for off road use only" but I haven't had a problem with them yet. If you're worried about being pulled over, aim them down when you're in the city, so the cops won't notice as much. __________________ 2003 Subaru WRX ______________________________________________ http://www.myspace.com/del_vecchio

03-15-2003, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Del Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 446	Oh BTW, the superwhites are MUCH brighter than stock, and were only like 37 bucks I think for two. They've lasted about 2 years so far __________________ 2003 Subaru WRX ______________________________________________ http://www.myspace.com/del_vecchio

03-15-2003, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChitRod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 154	Won't they just give you a fix it ticket so all you would have to do is say oh man I didn't realize these were too bright although that deer in nevada was caught in my lights. __________________ ChitRod

03-14-2003, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	Mod fever is contagious, huh?!? What are you looking to do Steve?

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