I want LED tail-lights!
On the trip my wife and I just took I found during one of our stops along the way that one of my tail-light lenses had fallen off. :( I went to an RV store in Sioux Falls, SD and found a replacement t...
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valhalla360 wrote:
I've heard of exhaust testing but never testing the lights.
Yeah, LED are easy to pick out once you know what you are looking for but other than asking to see a sticker or sales receipt that says they are DOT approved, I really doubt the average inspector could pick out the color wavelength pattern without some expensive tools. I guess it could happen but not something I would be overly concerned with.
I'm very familiar with the LED light patterns having gone thru testing and updated specs for LED traffic signals. It's really easy to put out a red LED that will absolutely blind you and still use negligible wattage.
Well the point being made is a very valid one when your state has inspection requirements and they sure will FAIL you here in Va for non DOT approved lights and even LED replacement bulbs. This is one reason why some LED lights/bulbs are so much cheaper than others ... it's that DOT issue.
Larry
