joe tom
02-21-2007, 12:59 AM
hello,
i recently blew a headlight bulb and picked up a set of nokya low beam bulbs as replacements. they produce a yellow light that is better for nighttime/fog visability (keep in mind that these new bulbs are the same wattage as the original equipment). am i at risk of a ticket? i understand that turn signal, reverse, and stop lights must all be oem color/style, but how about the headlight bulbs? with so many new cars featuring HID/LED systems, it is hard to tell what is legal or illegal.
thanks,
joe
The Law
03-15-2007, 12:31 AM
TABLE IV—REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
(as adopted in Chapter 153)
Passenger cars, motorcycles and multi-purpose vehicles, trucks, trailers, and buses of less than 80" overall width:
Headlamps - 2 white, 7", Type 2 headlamp units, or 2 white 5¾", Type 1 headlamp units or 2 white 5¾" Type 2A headlamp units and 2 white Type 1A headlamp units.
2 white headlamps, Type 2B1 or Type 2D1; 4 white headlamps, 2 each Type 1C1 and Type 2C1, or Type 1A1 and Type 2A1
Taillamps - 2 red
Stop Lamps - 2 red
License Plate Light - 1 white
Parking LampsReflex Reflectors - 2 amber or white4 red, 2 amber
Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors - 2 amber
Intermediate Side Marker Lamps - 2 amber
Side Marker Lamps - 2 red; 2 amber
Backup Lamp - 1 white
Turn Signal Lamps - 2 red or amber
Turn Signal Operating Unit - 1
Turn Signal Flasher - 1
Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Operating Unit - 1
Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Flasher - 1
Source
The provisions of this Table IV readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77607).
Cross References
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.66 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.96 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.125 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.130 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.146 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.175 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.190 (relating to inspection procedure).
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