Thread: Useful information - Roof mounted lights in Qld

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...r_Vehicles.pdf

Originally Posted by Grizzly_Adams

C ) they had to be symetrical (all same size / shape / distance apart / etc.)

Did they give a reason why........I would be very keen to hear the reasoning behind this chestnut

Fantastic link Hymie, wish I could have found it myself.

Now please go ahead and embarrass me by telling me what googling / search on the queensland transport website brought up that PDF? I'm going to print it out and keep a copy in the vehicle...

Regarding the symetricality of the lights, I'm guessing it's so it gives an even beam spread... but I'm only guessing - it's either that or else they'd just look silly otherwise and they want to legislate against people having .. oh I dunno, I'm clutching at straws here

Originally Posted by Grizzly_Adams

B ) they had to be in series

I'd like to know how they're going to work properly connected in series?!

Originally Posted by moose

I'd like to know how they're going to work properly connected in series?!

Just have to use 6V globes!

Diana

Found another info source

http://www.bullbarloyal.com.au/vic.html

how about driving lights mounted on top of bullbars?

Finding it hard to get a definate yay or nay on it.

Originally Posted by moose

I'd like to know how they're going to work properly connected in series?!

One after the other

First one blows, second one blows, third one....

But seriesly....





Sorry couldn't help it

I don't think it's allowed as I think it's classed as "obscuring the drivers vision"

The exact write-up from the motor vehicle modifications document is as follows

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All additional lighting systems are to be fitted strictly in accordance with Queensland legislation (see the pdf Hymie posted above). Some additional requirements are explained below.

Additional pairs of headlights, showing a beam of white light only, may be fitted and must not affect the driver’s view. The headlights must be mounted symmetrically. Additional high beam headlights must extinguish automatically when low beam is selected.

A pair of fog lights, showing a beam of white or yellow light, may be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with the centres no higher than the top of the dipped beam headlight. The lights must be mounted symmetrically not less than 600mm apart.

Fog lights must be capable of being switched on and off independently of any headlights but must only be able to be switched on when the parking lights are on. Fog lights must not be used except in fog or mist or under other atmospheric conditions which restrict visibility.

Blue lights are not allowed on any vehicles except emergency vehicles (for example police, fire and rescue, and ambulance). Red lights and reflectors must face to the rear. White lights and reflectors must face forward. Yellow lights are not permitted except for clearance lights on goods vehicles and buses, and indicators and fog lights on all vehicles.

With the exception of indicators, flashing lights are not permitted on any vehicle, except special vehicles for use in hazardous situations (for example tow trucks) and emergency vehicles (for example police).

Some modern ‘blue’ halogen bulbs provide superior illumination to traditional bulbs. These bulbs contain less red/yellow and more blue frequencies of light to achieve a whiter appearance. Replacement head light bulbs must carry equivalent markings to the original bulb (e.g. an ‘E’ mark, H4, ADR 51/.. or ECE 37/..).

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I read that as "if you can see the lights, they are illegal".