Replacing parker lights with LED

[phatsix]

I was wondering whether its illegal or not to replace the parker lights with blue LED ones?

sorry if its already been discussed.

something like this (i know its a ford aswell) HOLDEN VY VZ CALAIS SS UTE HSV BRIGHT LED PARKER LIGHTS - eBay, Other, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 14-Feb-10 23:27:06 AEDST)

[danieLOL]

depends where ur from i think

in vic its illegal

[PaulSV6]

Im in NSW, ive had white LED's for a while & no issues yet!

[Matt02SS]

depends where you are. Im in SA, dont think its illegal here, mine are red, and i havent had a problem.

[Delish-VY]

as long as you dont put led's where your whiper spray comes from...dont wanna look like a homo lol

[White Tiger]

depends where you are. Im in SA, dont think its illegal here, mine are red, and i havent had a problem.

red are illegal in the first place

[Villan_au]

red are illegal in the first place

And Blue, Green, Pink and so on, You can only use the same color that your car came out with, white or amber

[nathanVY]

are white/blue led parkers illegal in vic?

[peninsulabands]

are white/blue led parkers illegal in vic?

im in vic and have had white (they look blue, but are definitely white) LED's on my VY for over 6 months, i have them on all the time, had numerous breath tests at day and at night and noone has ever said anything.

i also have the narva ultra blue headlights and never had a problem with those either.

i would also recommend the narva phantom indicators.

[Benboy]

Motor vehicles have been required to comply with Australian Design Rules (ADR's) for lighting since October 1991. ADR 13 mandates the number and position of lamp assemblies, ADR 46 prescribes the photometric requirements of the lamp itself and ADR 51 is the standard for filament bulbs.

ADR 51 accepts ECE regulation 37 as an alternative standard for filament bulbs and prescribes the dimensional and photometric requirements for filament bulbs (including headlamps). This ensures inter-changeability and correct functioning when installed in a complying lamp unit.

All complying bulbs sold in Australia would be marked with the "E" mark and possibly the words "Suitable for European Use". The packaging may also indicate compliance with ADR 51 or ECE 37.

When a replacement complying bulb of the correct type (for example H4 45/60 Watts) for a complying headlamp is fitted to that assembly, the light emitted will be within the spectral requirements for white light. This will not be in breach of Section 63 to Schedule 1 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management- Vehicle Safety and Standards) Regulation 1999.
Although these lamps are a standard fitment to many newer vehicles, a "blue" complying lamp can be fitted to a lamp assembly on a vehicle that was not originally fitted with these bulbs.

It is important to note that ADR 51 limits the power of various bulb types, and bulbs of a similar style but higher power rating will not comply and should not be used. For example, the common H4 bulb that has a complying rating of 45/60 watts, is available in much higher rating of 45/100 watts. The higher powered bulbs produce more glare and the resulting light pattern would not comply with the ADR.

Although regulations do not require drivers of pre-1991 vehicles to fit complying bulbs, consumers should be careful when fitting non-complying "blue" light bulbs to pre-ADR vehicles, as the resulting light spectrum may fall outside the standard for white light (that is, the blue frequencies may predominate).

If a Licenced Examiner suspects that the light output from a headlight appears blue, the examiner should take appropriate action based on the following summary tables:

For vehicles manufactured on or after 1 October 1991
• Bulb must be marked.
• Bulb must be the correct wattage.

For vehicles manufactured prior to 1 October 1991
• Bulb does not have to be marked.
• Bulb may be alternative higher wattage.
• Bulb must not show obvious blue light (when viewed directly ahead).

Licenced Examiners Action:
If, during the course of an inspection, Licenced Examiners have cause to inspect vehicles modified by changing the original lighting componentry assemblies, they are to ensure that individual vehicles comply with the previously mentioned details. Modifications of this type
which do not comply with the above requirements are to be rejected immediately.

Any (ANY) modification(s), unless approved to ADR standards, that change/alter/modify any aspect of your vehicle from the ADR standards/requirements that existed at the time of manufacture of your vehicle are ILLEGAL.

[a1k3m1]

bens hit the nail on the head there, any color other than the standard is illegal, so get around it by having a button to switch them off lol,

[Verynice]

white led parkers will be fine

[Dino87]

if the parker is in the head light colour wont mater as you wont see the parker much wen the headlights on but if u hav just say a vz were the parker is on the side of the headlight only a white LED would b alowed no colour for example blue or red because it resembles police as my mates been done for haeing red ones

[VYMAD]

I saw a red VY on the highway last week with red parkers in the front. He only had these and his foggies switched on. Instant defect for the red parkers and fine for driving with foggies on when there was no fog, makes me wonder how long he'd go before being caught, pretty dumb IMO.

[aza03]

i have blue led parkers on my car i have been pulled over and told they are illegal. my response oh sorry i will have to remove them they are still in there a year later. but you could be fined if the cop is having a bad day

[one_and_only2004]

Cops don't like purple ones - i know that for a fact.

I've got white ones in now and i don't have a problem with RWC's or the police.

[axemurderer101]

does anyone actually know what the purpose of the front parklights are for? they seem pretty useless to me.

[VYMAD]

does anyone actually know what the purpose of the front parklights are for? they seem pretty useless to me.

They're for just what they are called- Parking lights. If you have to park in a bad spot at night time for any reason they can be left on so that other traffic is able to see you.

[CANYONERO]

also as a back up incase you blow a headlight, it lets oncoming motorists know their dealing with a wider vehicle not a motorcycle.

[Bravotwozero]

Park lights are a Euro thing. Usually they're hooked up to the indicators though. So if you park the car and leave an indicator on, then it stays on. Left or right; whichever you leave it on. When I bought the Golf and parked it without turning the indicator off I couldn't work out wtf they stayed on for. Apparently that's why.

[a1k3m1]

and apparently the older volvos had settings where the parkers stayed on all the time, so make it look cool or something lol

[Bravotwozero]

and apparently the older volvos had settings where the parkers stayed on all the time, so make it look cool or something lol

Yeah ok....

[VYMAD]

and apparently the older volvos had settings where the parkers stayed on all the time, so make it look cool or something lol

Yep older Volvos had it set so that when the ignition was switched on the parkers came on. It's now illegal to drive with just the parkers on. Maybe all the old Volvos need to be re-called? LOL!

[HUMBLZ]

iv had mine white for 2 years havent had any trouble

[Bravotwozero]

Yep older Volvos had it set so that when the ignition was switched on the parkers came on. It's now illegal to drive with just the parkers on. Maybe all the old Volvos need to be re-called? LOL!

Since when? Proof?