Monday, May 03, 2004 at 09:11
I and a couple of others have looked into this a few times. This is from another
forum.
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Looking through 'Vehicle Standards Information No. 10' (Victoria), I cannot find any limits to the height of high beam,
driving lights or additional lights. Only the following statements apply:
'3. Position
Pairs of lamps shall be fitted symmetrically (same position on both sides of vehicle).
The light emitted shall not cause the driver discomfort either directly or indirectly through the rear view mirror and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
When there are two pairs of headlamps, one pair which function as main-beam headlamps only may swivel according to the angle of lock of the steering about a substantially vertical surface.'
and
'3.2 Height:
No individual specifications'
A height limit is only applied to low beam lights, at 500mm (bottom) to 1200mm (top).
but maybe i missed something, so
check it out for yourselves:
'Vehicle Standards Information No. 10'
See Section 6 and 7.
This is something we have seen argued with.
3.3 Length:
At the front of the vehicle and facing forward.
The roof isn't the front of the vehicle.
Whilst I believe they are OK , and NSW RTA seem to agree , it depends on who you speak to. You can get different answers all the time.
END.
As I recall , those regs though only apply to vehicles after 1991. Before that , its no go.
The General View of the NSW and VIC RTA guys is , they ARE legal (and to a degree the Jeep confirms that) however , try and get an ABSOLUTE ruling , and you wont. It seems the Police have a different view , to the RTA Inspectors.
As I mentioned above , according to the Vic rules , no doubt you can run Roof Lights , it is actually quite clear. Where it becomes VERY unclear , and where I have seen people pinged is.
3.3 Length:
At the front of the vehicle and facing forward.
The roof is NOT the front of the vehicle , and the Police agree.
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Follow Up By: Ian Bee - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 20:00
Monday, May 03, 2004 at 20:00
Whoa!!!!!!!
Well....... I did ask!
Okay, I have emailed the RAA........ reply was that it's all too hard. They suggest I email Dept. of Transport, which I have done. What's the bet I don't get an answer!
Cheers
Ian BEE
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