Thread: Roof Spotlights in QLD

Hi digahole, they are legal in Queensland and are required to be wired up the same way as the normal driving lights have to be wired up.

I have a PDF copy the QLD Road Rule that specifically covers roof mounted lights some where and I’ll post it up if I can find it, but it has been legal here for a few years now, and I believe it’s legal in most if not all states now.

By the way, if you are are using a gutter mount roof rack to mount your driving lights, simply slide the roof rake back far enough so that the driving lights don’t shine on the bonnet.


A word of caution, if you slide the rack back, make sure your lights don’t then shine on your rear vision mirrors.

Originally Posted by digahole78

Can anyone tell me what is the law regarding roof mounted spots in Qld? Can I keep covers off?

Does the law state how they need to be wired i.e do they need to be independently wired from my headlights etc?

I know this has been talked about a lot but I keep finding conflicting advice.

P.S I can see why the matt black bonnet is a good idea, especially with my white rig. It’s pretty blinding. Think I may opt for a vinyl sheet solution. Can’t bring myself to paint her.

I attempted to get a definitive ruling on this from Qld. Transport. I was to write a small article for a club newsletter. Four different officers gave four different answers. I gave up.

I did think of writing to the Minister's office asking for a definitive ruling but could not be bothered.

Though about getting one of these and mounting it to a roof rack. They're friggen awesome

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A version of the previous model Jeep Cherokee had them as standard from the factory so they must be legal as a concept in all states.

Garry

Originally Posted by Boxer

Though about getting one of these and mounting it to a roof rack. They're friggen awesome

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I'm not quite sure how they got by ADR's, if indeed they did.
If they are classed as one light per light bar they are contrary to the reg that says that lights have to be mounted in asymmetrical pairs. If they are classed as multiple lights per bar you can have a maximum of 4 extra high beam lights so the 50 inch bar with its huge array of LED wouldn't comply either.
http://www.frli.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/8DDC880BC87F7548CA2570D6000354C1/$file/ADR+19-02+%5BFINAL+FRLI%5D+9-12.pdf

Originally Posted by garrycol

A version of the previous model Jeep Cherokee had them as standard from the factory so they must be legal as a concept in all states.

Garry

As did the Nissan X trail, T30....