Sunday, Jul 03, 2005 at 21:08
drivesafe,
Below is an extract from the Qld Dept of Tport rules and regs. This is only valid for Qld and confirms what I have stated from the beginning.
START
Lighting systems
All additional lighting systems are to be fitted strictly in
accordance with Queensland legislation. Some additional
requirements are explained below.
Additional pairs of headlights, showing a beam of white
light only, may be fitted and must not affect the driver’s
view. The headlights must be mounted symmetrically.
Additional high beam headlights must extinguish
automatically when low beam is selected.
A pair of fog lights, showing a beam of white or yellow
light, may be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with
the centres no higher than the top of the dipped beam
headlight. The lights must be mounted symmetrically not
less than 600mm apart.
Fog lights must be capable of being switched on and off
independently of any headlights but must only be able
to be switched on when the
parking lights are on. Fog
lights must not be used except in fog or mist or under
other atmospheric conditions which restrict visibility.
Blue lights are not allowed on any vehicles except
emergency vehicles (for example
police, fire and rescue,
and ambulance). Red lights and reflectors must face to
the rear. White lights and reflectors must face forward.
Yellow lights are not permitted except for clearance
lights on goods vehicles and buses, and indicators and
fog lights on all vehicles.
With the exception of indicators, flashing lights are not
permitted on any vehicle, except special vehicles for use
in hazardous situations (for example tow trucks) and
emergency vehicles (for example
police).
END
I'll reprint a little of the above for you.
"Additional high beam headlights must extinguish
automatically when low beam is selected."
I know an insurance company will void your insurance if an accident is caused by the inadvertant activation of
the spot lights by you, a family member or friend as you have illegally modified your vehicle. The
police may not know of the rules on the side of the road but your insurance company will when you have your hand out for their "hard earned coin".
This was my only argument.
Regs,
Chris.
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