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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.

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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?

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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

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(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.

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