roadwarrior Posted August 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2008 I live in NC and was told the HID H4 headlight and the led cluster turn signals are not DOT approved.Does this mean they are illegal and a LEO will pull you over?Why would they be illegal for bikes but not cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted August 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 21, 2008 I doubt you will have any problem unless the HID light is adjusted too high and a cop ends up partially blinded by it. Most local officers arent trained and arent paid for enforcing DOT certifications. Non-DOT approval does not automatically render an item illegal. It depends on state laws and the level of enforcement in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted August 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 21, 2008 I doubt you will have any problem unless the HID light is adjusted too high and a cop ends up partially blinded by it. Most local officers arent trained and arent paid for enforcing DOT certifications. Non-DOT approval does not automatically render an item illegal. It depends on state laws and the level of enforcement in your area. Agreed. As a LEO I could care less if your lights are DOT approved or not. I wonder if it will cause you a problem during inspection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadwarrior Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Here is how the inspection requiments for NC.I see nothing that addresses it. 19A NCAC 03D .0544 SAFETY INSPECTION OF MOTORCYCLES 1. Motorcycle brakes shall fail safety inspection if: (G.S. 20-124) (a) When applying brakes to moving vehicle, there is insufficient force to stop the vehicle. (b) Brakes are worn in such a manner that there is an uneven braking force. © There is an audible or visual indication that the brake lining is worn to the extent it is no longer serviceable. (d) There is less than one-third reserve in either foot brake or hand brake total possible travel when the brakes are fully applied. (e) Reservoirs of braking cylinders are not full. [Within manufacturers specifications.] (f) There is a visible leakage of fluid from any brake line or brake component. (g) Hand brake/foot brake cables or linkages are frayed, broken, frozen or defective. (h) Motorcycles are required to be equipped with one brake. (Hand brake or foot brake). 2. Motorcycle head lamps shall fail safety inspection if: (G.S. 20-129) (a) Head lamp does not operate properly. (b) There are more than two head lamps connected on a single switch. © Head lamp is cracked or has holes that allow entry of water. (d) There is standing water in the head lamp. (e) Head lamp is out of proper aim. (f) Motorcycle must have a minimum of one, maximum of two head lamps. 3. Motorcycle rear lamps shall fail safety inspection if: (G.S. 20-129) (a) They do not operate. (b) Light is a color other than red. © Light is cracked, discolored or broken and allows entry of water. (d) There is standing water in the lens. (e) Lamp is not securely mounted. (f) Wiring is broken or frayed. 4. A motorcycle stop lamp shall fail safety inspection if: (G.S. 20-129) (a) Lamp does not operate when brakes are applied. (b) Light is a color other than red or amber. © Light is cracked, discolored or broken and allows entry of water. (d) There is standing water in the lens. North Carolina Dapartment of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles - License and Theft Bureau Version 1.12 - Augustl 2006 - 64 - (e) Lamp is not securely mounted. (f) Wiring is broken or frayed. 5. A motorcycle license plate light shall fail safety inspection if: (G.S. 20-129) (a) Light does not operate. (b) Light does not illuminate the license plate. © Light is a color other than white. Edited August 21, 2008 by roadwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted August 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 21, 2008 Here's a website that lists all the state laws. http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=nc Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted August 21, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2008 I have run an HID in my headlight the last 4 years. I have never been pulled over for the headlight. I have ridden in CA, CO, KY, NC, and TX with the HID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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