Windshield light bars
01-11-2010, 12:17 PM
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EXCERPTS FROM THE BC MVA REGS:
Auxiliary driving lamps
4.09 (1) A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 auxiliary driving lamps, mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 40 cm and not more than 1.06 m, that are capable of displaying onlywhite light.
(2) An auxiliary driving lamp must be directed so that the high intensity portion of the beam is, at a distance of 8 m from the lamp, at least 12 cm below the height of the lamp and, at a distance of 25 m from the lamp, not higher than 1.06 m from the road surface.
(3) An auxiliary driving lamp must operate so that it is illuminated only when the upper beam of a multiple beam headlamp is illuminated.
[en. B.C. Reg. 476/98, s. 2.]
Fog lamps
4.11 (1) A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 fog lamps, mounted on the front of the vehicle below the headlamps, that are capable of displaying only white or amber light.
(2) Each fog lamp must be
(a) mounted not more than 30 cm below the headlamps, and
(b) adjusted and aimed so that, at a distance of 8 m from the lamp, the centre of the beam is at least 10 cm below the height of the fog lamp.
(3) The fog lamp wiring and switch must permit simultaneous operation of the parking lamps, tail lamps, licence plate lamp and, if required, clearance lamps.
(4) The operator of a vehicle may use fog lamps instead of headlamps when atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvantageous.
[en. B.C. Reg. 476/98, s. 2.]
Auxiliary driving lamps
4.09 (1) A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 auxiliary driving lamps, mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 40 cm and not more than 1.06 m, that are capable of displaying onlywhite light.
(2) An auxiliary driving lamp must be directed so that the high intensity portion of the beam is, at a distance of 8 m from the lamp, at least 12 cm below the height of the lamp and, at a distance of 25 m from the lamp, not higher than 1.06 m from the road surface.
(3) An auxiliary driving lamp must operate so that it is illuminated only when the upper beam of a multiple beam headlamp is illuminated.
[en. B.C. Reg. 476/98, s. 2.]
Fog lamps
4.11 (1) A motor vehicle may be equipped with 2 fog lamps, mounted on the front of the vehicle below the headlamps, that are capable of displaying only white or amber light.
(2) Each fog lamp must be
(a) mounted not more than 30 cm below the headlamps, and
(b) adjusted and aimed so that, at a distance of 8 m from the lamp, the centre of the beam is at least 10 cm below the height of the fog lamp.
(3) The fog lamp wiring and switch must permit simultaneous operation of the parking lamps, tail lamps, licence plate lamp and, if required, clearance lamps.
(4) The operator of a vehicle may use fog lamps instead of headlamps when atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvantageous.
[en. B.C. Reg. 476/98, s. 2.]
If I have the windshield lights do they have to have a cover over them while on the pavement?
01-11-2010, 12:19 PM
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01-11-2010, 12:26 PM
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Technically yes as they are not authorized for highway use. They're mounted too high and I'm guessing they exceed the allowed wattage. I would suggest if not keeping them covered with opaque covers, at least keep covers in the Jeep so you could say you forgot to put them on. This is not guaranteed to get you out of a ticket but it's better than nothing.
01-22-2010, 08:57 PM
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So I decided on the MBRP bar and I ordered one today. Does anyone know where to get lights at a reasonable price? I've been looking at KC Daylighters 100w but I'm not picky on brand (something reasonably bright for a good price). Northridge wants $170/pair for IPF 968s which seems a bit pricy compared to some other places, but maybe those are far superior lights?
01-23-2010, 06:15 AM
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So I decided on the MBRP bar and I ordered one today. Does anyone know where to get lights at a reasonable price? I've been looking at KC Daylighters 100w but I'm not picky on brand (something reasonably bright for a good price). Northridge wants $170/pair for IPF 968s which seems a bit pricy compared to some other places, but maybe those are far superior lights?
The lights on the blue Tacoma are these Vision X lights with the covers on.
01-24-2010, 08:52 AM
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That being said, I've been pulled over (never cited) in BC for not having covers on aux. lights installed below the headlamps on my truck...really up to the discretion of the officer on the site as to wether or not he wants to cite you for something, then you'll get your day in court to justify your actions...
As to not having a light bar on a Jeep in Alberta...If it's a wheeling rig and on the trails I frequent, they wouldn't last long before they'd be ripped off by low lying limbs,...I'm honestly suprized I haven't completely ripped the Snorkel off my TJ yet,...it's been close though.
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01-24-2010, 09:03 AM
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Here's the Alberta reg reguarding Aux. lights...
Auxiliary driving or fog lamps
50(1) In this section,
(a) “auxiliary driving lamp” means a SAE J581 type Y lamp;
(b) “fog lamp” means a SAE J583 type F lamp.
(2) A motor vehicle may have fixed or movable auxiliary driving lamps or fog lamps mounted on the front if their centres are lower than the centres of the headlamps.
(3) Not more than 2 auxiliary driving lamps or 2 fog lamps may be mounted on each side of the vertical centre line.
(4) Auxiliary driving lamps on a motor vehicle must be used only at the same time the high beams on the headlamps are used.
(5) Fog lamps on a motor vehicle must be used only at the same time the low beams on the headlamps are used.
(6) Despite subsection (5), fog lamps may be used without headlamps if the weather and road conditions make the use of headlamps disadvantageous.
(7) A person shall not drive or operate or own a motor vehicle that has a total of more than 4 auxiliary driving lamps and fog lamps.
(8) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle that has a total of more than 2 auxiliary driving lamps and fog lamps lit at the same time.
(9) An auxiliary driving lamp or fog lamp on an unloaded motor vehicle must be adjusted and aimed so that none of the high‑intensity portion of the light to the left of centre of the vehicle projects, at a distance of 8 metres ahead, higher than 100 millimetres below the centre of the lamp from which the light is projected.
(10) Fog lamps on a motor vehicle may emit amber or white light.
50(1) In this section,
(a) “auxiliary driving lamp” means a SAE J581 type Y lamp;
(b) “fog lamp” means a SAE J583 type F lamp.
(2) A motor vehicle may have fixed or movable auxiliary driving lamps or fog lamps mounted on the front if their centres are lower than the centres of the headlamps.
(3) Not more than 2 auxiliary driving lamps or 2 fog lamps may be mounted on each side of the vertical centre line.
(4) Auxiliary driving lamps on a motor vehicle must be used only at the same time the high beams on the headlamps are used.
(5) Fog lamps on a motor vehicle must be used only at the same time the low beams on the headlamps are used.
(6) Despite subsection (5), fog lamps may be used without headlamps if the weather and road conditions make the use of headlamps disadvantageous.
(7) A person shall not drive or operate or own a motor vehicle that has a total of more than 4 auxiliary driving lamps and fog lamps.
(8) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle that has a total of more than 2 auxiliary driving lamps and fog lamps lit at the same time.
(9) An auxiliary driving lamp or fog lamp on an unloaded motor vehicle must be adjusted and aimed so that none of the high‑intensity portion of the light to the left of centre of the vehicle projects, at a distance of 8 metres ahead, higher than 100 millimetres below the centre of the lamp from which the light is projected.
(10) Fog lamps on a motor vehicle may emit amber or white light.
01-24-2010, 09:31 AM
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I've also been considering the MBRP bar for my street queen...If you need some help with the wiring, feel free to drop me a line, making your own harness is the way to go IMHO, and the switch you are looking for (covered switch) is easy to find locally...
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