Are jeep light bars legal?

Are jeep light bars legal?

The short answer to this question is no. Due to their brightness, LED light bars cannot be in use while you drive on public roads. In fact, simply leaving them off isn’t enough in most states. An LED light cover must be used while the vehicle is driven on the highway.

Why do people put light bars on jeeps?

As to the “Why are so many guys adding light bars and swapping stock lights out” portion of your question, a portion of them are doing so to improve visibility when operating their vehicle in low light conditions – i.e., they want to see more clearly what is in front of them.

Can I put a light bar on my car roof?

Yes, you can legally mount a light bar on your roof, however there are a couple of stipulations that are involved with this. 1) The light bar must be on the front half of the vehicle, this means that on the likes of a dual cab you cant put the light bar on the roll bar of the tray.

Can you use a light bar as headlights?

May use a light bar as long as it is low profile and sits lower than the headlights. One auxiliary driving lamp mounted between 16 and 42 inches above the ground. Must be able to be turned off at least 500 feet from approaching vehicles.

Do light bars need to be covered?

Those outside of the height requirements (including yours) must be completely covered with an opaque material (not allowing light to pass through.) The light bar you are talking about is designed for off-road use only.

Where do you put a light bar?

When mounting high, most people will mount their light bar across the upper brow of their truck, right above the front windshield. This can certainly make your truck look tough and aggressive.

Is it illegal to have a spotlight on your car?

Ensure you are compliant with vehicle spotlight laws Lights which cross the centre line – such as those in an LED light bar – are illegal. Even if spotlights are disconnected or covered when your vehicle is used on public roads they remain illegal.