Thread: Bullbars, LED's & ADR's

With the lights I've seen fitted on some vehicles like bull lights that sit on top of the bar and over the line of sight on the bonnet and led light bars used on public roads at night, I don't think ADRs are being policed.
The cops can't even stop those people illegally using those bumper bar built in fog lights.Either blind eye or couldn't be bothered. No policing, so no one will get caught until there is a serious crash investigation involved.

Make one wonder just how many "single vehicle" accidents and fatalities are caused by mis-aligned head/fog/driving lights,as over the years I have encountered some near lethal oncoming traffic,more noticeable now that you can purchase +120% headlight globes in white and ice blue.

More a case if people render vehicle non-ADR compliant that's one thing.

It's a fair expectation that a reputable manufacturer comply with ALL applicable ADRs...

I wonder just how some of the gear out there really goes!

Great thing about these LEDs.. No more relay loom required as per the incandescent setup.

Hi Basil and first off, ARDs are not legally binding unless the state you are in has adopted that particular ADR.

So start by finding out what the regs are in your state.

As Roverloard posted, you would be pretty unlucky to come up against a police officer who actually knew the regs anyway.

I don't know what happens now , but when I lived in NSW your vehicle had to have an annual rego inspection done by an 'authorised' inspection station.

Part of that inspection involved placing your vehicle in front of a screen with a grid painted on it and you turned on your lights and they had to focus on the correct part of the grid.

They would be adjusted if necessary and when you took your vehicle thru the rego station it was checked again.

I don't know if this done anywhere anymore and perhaps it would be a good idea if it was.

The significant issue is not whether Mr Policeman picks you up for driving down the road in a non-compliant vehicle. It is if you are in a serious motor vehicle accident, particularly one that is subject to a coronial enquiry. Remember that if you are using lights that do not meet your State jurisdiction's standards, and your are aware of this, then your are knowingly driving an unroadworthy vehicle. Also, you will invariably find that your insurance requires you to maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy condition. Failure to do so would likely render the policy void. Is the risk worth the gain? And good luck if you think it is. I hope I never have a serious collision with you!

Cheers
KarlB

I suspect this will become the next "fishing rod holder" revenue raiser. With so many LED bars mounted on top of bulbar centre tubes, I reckon it is just a matter of time, especially if one becomes involves in an accident with a pedestrian.

No driver in WA seems to worry about ADRs or any other reg as the cops only police mostly minor speeding offences. They have the occasional blitz on other offences but nothing lasts as it's too much like work.
Most offences are described as "discretionary" and it's up to the cop as to whether he can be bothered getting out of his car and issuing a ticket.
Even their in car computer number plate recognition system has had to be turned off as it's been totally over whelmed as there's so many vehicles now unregistered due to the Govs stupid efforts to save money by not issuing rego stickers.
The money they apparently save is a mere pittance compared to what they waste every hour of the day.
Go ahead and stick your LEDs or other dazzlers where you like.....I rarely drive at night so couldn't care less.
AlanH.