Are these D.O.T approved for on-road use? I want to use them as auxiliary lighting on my motorcycle.
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The seller does not indicate DOT approval. The LED cover is a flat glass plate and the optics involve no reflectors to control light paths, so I doubt that DOT approval would be likely. However, I have installed two as auxiliary driving lights, rigidly mounted on my heavy touring bike (97 Royal Star) and they work very well. I have carefully aimed them so that the central beam is fully to the left of the center line on the road and I aimed the left beam lower than the right to minimize glare for oncoming drivers. They have been very effective in lighting up the roadway and perimeter when I'm on unlighted secondary and tertiary roads out in the country. I've gotten no "high-beam flips" from anyone. The seller does not indicate DOT approval. The LED cover is a flat glass plate and the optics involve no reflectors to control light paths, so I doubt that DOT approval would be likely. However, I have installed two as auxiliary driving lights, rigidly mounted on my heavy touring bike (97 Royal Star) and they work very well. I have carefully aimed them so that the central beam is fully to the left of the center line on the road and I aimed the left beam lower than the right to minimize glare for oncoming drivers. They have been very effective in lighting up the roadway and perimeter when... » Read More The seller does not indicate DOT approval. The LED cover is a flat glass plate and the optics involve no reflectors to control light paths, so I doubt that DOT approval would be likely. However, I have installed two as auxiliary driving lights, rigidly mounted on my heavy touring bike (97 Royal Star) and they work very well. I have carefully aimed them so that the central beam is fully to the left of the center line on the road and I aimed the left beam lower than the right to minimize glare for oncoming drivers. They have been very effective in lighting up the roadway and perimeter when I'm on unlighted secondary and tertiary roads out in the country. I've gotten no "high-beam flips" from anyone. « Show Less
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I don't think they have any specific approvals, but they work great as aux lights on my sons on road bike. Not sure why you could not use them, just make sure that they are aimed properly so you don't blind the on coming traffic and you wont be questioned.
2085653
I dont have an answer for that, I dont think these were designed for night driving. They are generally for use with high intensity UV ray, for protection.
1028460
i live in CA and have had 4 of these mounted on my subaru impreza for about a year now. all my research has suggested that they are ok for use off road but considering they are very bright i wouldnt use them while driving on the freeway or heavy traffic areas.
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Lee,I don't have a Harley, but, these hardly pull any power from your lighting system. You should be able to splice them into your tail light wires. I use them as brake lights. I spliced them into the brake wires. I have not had any issues with these, even over 4 years after installing them. Good luck
994859
i live in pa. so this can not be titled here and also no lighting so it cannot be street legal strictly for off road use
747733
I used them as headlights in my lawn tractor. They are really bright!If you have 1156 bulbs in your Harley now and you have the room these should work. They are a little longer than a standard bulb.
1511412
In texas, if you put them in the stock housings, they're illegal. If you put them in projectors, they're legal. Most cops will not bother pulling you over for improper headlight bulbs/housings. He might give you a ticket if you piss him off after he's got you pulled over.
1235912
No they are not. These are sealed units ..non serviceable. However...i work in the lighting industry sorta...and know LEDs have come a long way. Chances of them crappin out...pretty slim
234422
Yes they are bright enough to be seen in full daylight. They are brighter once your motorcycle is started and full power is being cycled by the alternator and battery. My only complaint is that they are fairly small. They look good on a sports bike but I wouldn't put them on a road bike. Just my personal opinion.
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They are illegal to operate on any road in the US (State and Federal law) or any European nation. It will blind other drivers. They do not meet SAE, ECE, or DOT safety regulations nor are they marked as such. Do not use them in any capacity other than as work lights, they are not bright enough or have a good pattern for high or low beams and would be a waste. I use them to optionally illuminate as I back up and they do not come on automatically. Only use them manually.
2067009
Yes, these are street legal. You might want to check out our new 80W lights. Those are the brightest.
1043503
Have these installed on my truck haven't had any issues with the law or D.O.T. about them clean look I was looking for a bright
558516
no these lights are not good for direct sight,meaning they have to bounce off of something,they would blind other drivers!!Size of LED's,they are small squares with four points of LED's 3520 are smaller then 5050
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Pretty sure that's total Allen, the website should have more info, either that or just call Ridgid, their customer service is excellent. I can tell you that they are way beyond bright, I have them on my jeep and even pointed down some they are too bright for on-road use IMO if there's any oncoming traffic.
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They are SAE approved, if that's what you are asking. (I used them as my daytime running lights because of the wide horizontal spread for visibility and good vertical cut off so no chance of dazzling anyone).
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I put them on my motorcycle. They worked good for me. Lights up the road good
1261978
These were designed for high-beam only. They are also for off road use only, so in most states it would be a bad idea to replace your standard lo-beams with these.