blueboy
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Same as on my RRC!
I’ve been wanting to install a pair of Hella E-Codes with a decent bulb and just haven’t gotten around to it!
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Headlamp color law, specifically PA
- Thread starter hillstrubl
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I’ve been wanting to install a pair of Hella E-Codes with a decent bulb and just haven’t gotten around to it!
When I did the install, I also used ceramic sockets, and a heavy gauge wiring harness. It made a difference.
hillstrubl
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Been driving around for a few weeks like this, no tickets yet... big fan thus far.
Angus
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Looks good Hillstrubl. I have not had trouble with my headlights here in PA (not running yellow), but the cops have pulled me over 3 times for auxiliary lights. One was just to a$$hole me about the factory Land Rover lights on the bumper, the other two I got fix-up tickets for the lights up on the A hoop - during the day. You have seen my truck, its not over the top with lights, so be prepared to meet some of the local law enforcement as you travel around.
blueboy
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Did they have covers on them?
evilfij
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Right. I have always understood it to be that a covered light is not a light anymore.
Z.G
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That's nuts, not allowing aux fog lights on the bumper
UnfrozenCaveman
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You know, I never looked this up for Iowa ... but the 3-light SG bumper on the old Disco was in compliance! I always had the clear covers on, so I suppose they were actual "lights".
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Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed three auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve inches nor more than forty-two inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands, and every such auxiliary driving lamp or lamps shall meet the requirements and limitations set forth in 321 chapter.
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And as regards color ...
A lighting device or reflector, when mounted on or near the front of a motor truck or trailer, except a school bus, shall not display any other color than white, yellow, or amber.
that's my limit on useless facts for Thursday...
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Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed three auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve inches nor more than forty-two inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands, and every such auxiliary driving lamp or lamps shall meet the requirements and limitations set forth in 321 chapter.
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And as regards color ...
A lighting device or reflector, when mounted on or near the front of a motor truck or trailer, except a school bus, shall not display any other color than white, yellow, or amber.
that's my limit on useless facts for Thursday...
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blueboy
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Same and why not to use a clear lens cover.
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evilfij
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I don’t think that counts as a cover. But I am not sure of any Reg or interpretation or case on that in pa.
blueboy
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My feeling is why poke the bear! It is not too exerting to remove in my case the Hella white covers before firing up the driving lights to spot deer.
evilfij
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My garages are too low for roof lights so it’s a moot point.
blueboy
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Yes, know that all too well. Had to construct a ramp to keep the Rangie level because the driveway dropped quickly to get out with the rack on while in Switzerland. In general hung the rack from the ceiling with Harken blocks until needed for trips.
conrad1468
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There should be a requirement on eye piercingly bright LED's that blind me on every turn at night. That should be restricted more than what color it is.
I have antique classic cars I drive all the time during the spring, summer and fall. Once snow and salt flies they all get parked. I've never been hassled in PA. I even got a speeding ticket in my 1968 VW Beetle and the cop caredless about the antique plate. It was a 35mph in a 25mph zone.
I have antique classic cars I drive all the time during the spring, summer and fall. Once snow and salt flies they all get parked. I've never been hassled in PA. I even got a speeding ticket in my 1968 VW Beetle and the cop caredless about the antique plate. It was a 35mph in a 25mph zone.
evilfij
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Things are more chill on your side of the state.There should be a requirement on eye piercingly bright LED's that blind me on every turn at night. That should be restricted more than what color it is.
I have antique classic cars I drive all the time during the spring, summer and fall. Once snow and salt flies they all get parked. I've never been hassled in PA. I even got a speeding ticket in my 1968 VW Beetle and the cop caredless about the antique plate. It was a 35mph in a 25mph zone.
In Virginia auxiliary lights have to be covered and are not allowed to be used on the road. As part of the state inspection, it the lights are fitted (also covered) the lights have to function. So if your roof lights that are illegal to use on the road have a bulb out you fail state inspection.
Frobisher
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That is some kind of serious governmental Catch-22.