LED headlight lamps

[threep]

Is it just me or do most HID headlights tend to dazzle? I don't think the DOT rules have caught up with the current headlamp technology where the amount of light bears no relationship to power (wattage). I used to use 80/100W bulbs for road rallying and were marked not for road use, but modern headlights are much brighter. Has anyone seen the adverts for the Laser Lights option from BMW? Not sure how such powerful lights can be road legal.

[hollytree]

But i started this about LED, not HID

[john]

Is not the question of changing from a standard setup relevant?

[Griff]

I've done this some time ago, pm me if you want a more detailed answer

[john]

I'm getting the impression there must be a legal way to do this then...................

[Griff]

1.It is the VIEW of the DfT, that is to say their opinion.
2. This view is restricted to the adaption of previous halogen based units being modified by the inclusion of HID illumination
3. LED units i.e. as in my photo are legal as they are designed for that purpose
3. The Construction & Use regulations specify 55W as the maximum allowed wattage, which is why 80/100W bulbs are marked 'not for road use'


A number of manufacturers now use laser head lights, purpose designed, not using more than 55w, and completely legal

[Stratos Fear]

Griff

Interesting thread - but are your LED lights any good? How do they compare with other types of headlight? Are there any comparative tests that we can read about? (they certainly look the part!)

Peter C