Are too bright of headlights illegal?

“Any other color of headlight is illegal in California. Sometimes people will modify their vehicles with high-intensity lights, oftentimes that are blue in color and illegal.

Are bright LED headlights legal?

LED lights are not illegal, except where the headlight is concerned. You may use LEDs in unregulated auxiliary lights.

Can I put LED headlights in my car?

LED bulbs are highly efficient and last a long time, but you’ll only be able to benefit from them if your car’s manufacturer has installed them – it’s currently illegal to add LED bulbs to your car as an aftermarket installation.

Is it OK to drive with high beams?

If you are driving with your high-beam lights on, you must dim them at least 500 ft from any oncoming vehicle, so you don’t blind the oncoming driver. You must use low-beam lights if you are within 200-300 ft of the vehicle you are following. Consult your state’s Drivers Handbook for details.

Is it against the law to have really bright headlights?

Yes, it is against the law to have headlights that are really bright. States have different laws about it, and in most states, any high beam light should be dimmed within driving 500 feet of another vehicle. Most cars have halogen bulbs that have a maximum of 1,200 lumens.

Are aftermarket LED light bulbs illegal?

These aftermarket bulbs are not HID light units, may not meet provincial or state regulations, and are, in fact, illegal. They may be brighter and more powerful, but because they have been installed in lights that are not designed for them; they cast not only a bright (tinted blue), but an uncontrolled light.

Should blue-rich light be banned from cars?

“We ask that all blue-rich light be banned from automobiles, that existing technology be retrofitted at the cost of the automakers who have pioneered this dangerous trend. We ask that any new technology meet the AMA guidelines on blue-rich light and be drawn up under the guidance of independent ophthalmologists.

Are aftermarket xenon HID light bulbs legal?

However, some vehicle owners try to upgrade the lighting of their vehicles to mimic the Xenon-HID lights found on higher-end cars. These aftermarket bulbs are not HID light units, may not meet provincial or state regulations, and are, in fact, illegal.