Those White ot Blue Headlamps - Owners Beware!
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I'm glad LTA is taking serious view with regards to motorists who install those glaring white or blue headlights. Personally I don't see any difference apart from the color temperature of light from headlamps, and they are very annoying because the glare makes it dangerous for others on the road.
So thos of you who have these sort of bulbs fitted, be prepared to pay another $1000 for LTA FINE!
From the New Paper
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YOU see them often on the roads.
Mr Flashy Yuppy Driver with those super-white, super-bright headlamps.
He probably paid $100 for them.
Well here's a flash - those lights may be illegal.
From January to November last year, 169 motorists were caught for various headlamp offences.
In 2004, the figure was 217, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
These include illegal modifications to the headlamp assembly or the bulb to show coloured lights, using faulty headlamps and masking or obscuring headlamps, said LTA.
The LTA said they do not have a breakdown of the statistics by offence type.
For these headlamp offences, take heed - there's a maximum penalty of $1,000 or a jail term of up to three months for the first offence.
Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum penalty of $2,000 or a jail term of up to six months. -
so serious ah
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Then people who use Hi-beam while driving leh? it's equally blinding.
So am i right to say using those 55/65w -> 110w PIAA 6000K bulbs are illegal?
But PIAA say those are SAE and JIS legal and as far as I know singapore uses JIS as a benchmark. -
high beam is legal....but only use it in total darkness if not u'll irritate other road users...Originally posted by Ponders:Then people who use Hi-beam while driving leh? it's equally blinding.
So am i right to say using those 55/65w -> 110w PIAA 6000K bulbs are illegal?
But PIAA say those are SAE and JIS legal and as far as I know singapore uses JIA as a benchmark. -
Qn: Are halogen bulbs that produce whiter light allowed?
Ans: Besides HID headlamps, halogen bulbs that produce whiter light are also allowed. These bulbs are designed to filter out the yellowish spectrum, hence emitting a whiter light that helps the motorists to see what's ahead at night.
However, vehicle owners are advised not to use bulbs that exceed the recommended wattage rating by the vehicle manufacturer. They should also ensure that headlamps are properly aligned after replacing the bulbs to prevent glare that might distract other road users.
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the answer say its advised but if the owner choose to use one that exceed the rec. wattage is it illegal?Originally posted by zerocool85:Qn: Are halogen bulbs that produce whiter light allowed?
Ans: Besides HID headlamps, halogen bulbs that produce whiter light are also allowed. These bulbs are designed to filter out the yellowish spectrum, hence emitting a whiter light that helps the motorists to see what's ahead at night.
However, vehicle owners are advised not to use bulbs that exceed the recommended wattage rating by the vehicle manufacturer. They should also ensure that headlamps are properly aligned after replacing the bulbs to prevent glare that might distract other road users.
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just use normal headlights lah. i ride pillion on motorbike also blinded. sg road well lighted mah.
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HID and xenon bulbs have been in use and recognized since 1996.
Euro and JIS standards.What's illegal is the aftermarket modification using those bulbs and not installing the proper levelling.
Many people complain about the brightness, but when the trend increases, your eyes will adjust. -
yes... you know i know everybody knows it is legal in total darkness... we also know Ponders is referring to sg roads obviously...Originally posted by ceecookie:high beam is legal....but only use it in total darkness if not u'll irritate other road users... -
those new car like BMW or volvo also have HID in their car ma??
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i tink now honda or toyota have one car wif HID...tink its civic hid?Originally posted by tofushop193:those new car like BMW or volvo also have HID in their car ma?? -
i hate them.. especially when i have some stupid SUV-type vehicle behind me, i can't see anything at all!
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tot its accord?Originally posted by ceecookie:i tink now honda or toyota have one car wif HID...tink its civic hid? -
so hapi...
finally all these nonsensical headlamps wld b gone... -
Accord comes standard with HID. Civic got an option to have HID.
Actually I was wondering cos i was travelling down east coast service way yesterday night at arnd 10+ and it was raining... the water reflected the light and i could not see the lane markings and the hump because all the water reflected the street lamp's light and created glare... TMD hit the hump at 40km/h
was wondering if the authorities would consider installing cat's eye reflectors on the roads... those sunk in ones... maybe say along E'ways and busy roads. -
Yea, the proper levelling issue is a very true fact. IMHO, i feel that after market HID installations should be allowed on certain conditions.Originally posted by LazerLordz:HID and xenon bulbs have been in use and recognized since 1996.
Euro and JIS standards.What's illegal is the aftermarket modification using those bulbs and not installing the proper levelling.
Many people complain about the brightness, but when the trend increases, your eyes will adjust.
Firstly, proper levelling must be done by maybe authorised companies
Secondly, the government should put a limit to the brightness of the HIDs. Eg: 6000k or 8000k.
Considering the fact that installation of aftermarket HID lamps will be another form of decent trade, so why should the government ban such aftermarket installations if the rules and regulations are properly defined and enforced?
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well, they should know what they are doing first..
thing is, i would think that most with these lights point forward instead of point down at an angle.. the "levelling" bit i would think...
i almost crashed my car once because some (again) SUV-type turned the corner and the beam went right into my eyes, blinding me totally for a few seconds..
anyway, wanna ask.. what's the point of these lights in singapore? -
Actually for Singapore, I don't think HIDs are even necessary. Streets are bright enough. I guess HIDs are more for countries that have certain areas which are not properly litted. In Singapore's case, just for action 1 2 3 purpose.Originally posted by the Bear:well, they should know what they are doing first..
thing is, i would think that most with these lights point forward instead of point down at an angle.. the "levelling" bit i would think...
i almost crashed my car once because some (again) SUV-type turned the corner and the beam went right into my eyes, blinding me totally for a few seconds..
anyway, wanna ask.. what's the point of these lights in singapore?
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well.. then except for driving up north, it would be safe to say that those with these lights, who do not drive up north, are just wasting their money
i don't actually care if they throw away their money, as long as they do not endanger others on the roads...
maybe if the gabrament wanted to target these people, they should go target the SUV-type car owners first.. the lights are a lot higher than the normal lights of cars.. -
Yea, I understand your point. Banning aftermarket HID is not going to help when you have so many SUVs running around with stock HIDs not even levelled properly with regards to other cars.Originally posted by the Bear:well.. then except for driving up north, it would be safe to say that those with these lights, who do not drive up north, are just wasting their money
i don't actually care if they throw away their money, as long as they do not endanger others on the roads...
maybe if the gabrament wanted to target these people, they should go target the SUV-type car owners first.. the lights are a lot higher than the normal lights of cars.. -
Ban SUVs! They use up more fuel than cars with less drag and 2WD, and are dangerous in a crash.Originally posted by AF1:Yea, I understand your point. Banning aftermarket HID is not going to help when you have so many SUVs running around with stock HIDs not even levelled properly with regards to other cars. -
dun ban leh...i like suv...Originally posted by Kuali Baba:Ban SUVs! They use up more fuel than cars with less drag and 2WD, and are dangerous in a crash.
but i tink they shld change their lamps...
its really unnecessary in a brightly lit area of dis small island...
hw often do we come across roads dat r nt equipped wif lamp posts??
like wat AF1 said...its juz for action only... -
actually, SUVs should be banned...
they pose hazards... every which way you look at it.. -
I were to take matters into my own hands, i'd completely cover any SUV headlights i see on the road with spray paint
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ban the prado!Originally posted by the Bear:actually, SUVs should be banned...
they pose hazards... every which way you look at it..
its oversized!
i'm scared when i c it while in my lancer...