I'm in the process of installing a Pro Tech cab rack with 4 KC 130w Daylighters (2 Long Range and 2 Driving) mounted on top and 2 backup lights on the angles. I know the law here in California is that they have to be covered on any state road or highway...not a problem. But what about other states?

I figure I'm not the only one wondering what the laws are in other states regarding off road lights (Fog, Driving, Long range and so on...). I've tried searching the net but I think I'm more confused now. I'm curious to know (and I think it would be good info for others) what the laws are in other states.

I travel throughout much of the west coast from Oregon and Washington and through Nevada and Utah on my way to Colorado hunting each year. Anyone who has traveled along US40 through Utah and Colorado knows the dangers of "road kill" and the damage that can be done to your rig. You can probably hit a deer and some of the time be able to drive away. You hit an Elk and your calling for a tow truck and hopefully not an ambulance. Being able to light up the road (when appropriate) sure makes it a lot safer.

Any info you guys can throw out is always appreciated.

Rich

ps.. Also throw in any suggestions w/pics for switch placement in the cab of my '02 2500.

 

Cant speak for those in the city, but in Alaska I dont think anyone cares. Gotta be able to spot a moose.

 

I have two( will be adding four more) 6" off road lights on my front grill guard. They are not covered, and I use them as bright lights when driving. It helps to see the deer but I can hit one and not even stop to check for damage as long as I know I sent it flying into the bar ditch LOL. I have not been stopped for it yet here in Texas. I mounted my switch on the pannel under the steering wheel right in the middle, I am 6'3" and my legs still have plenty of room there

 

FYI, any lights mounted BELOW headlight level are considered "fog lights" and are not required to be covered. Just something to consider.

 

I know in Colorado and Wyoming you can only have a total of four lights on at one time on streets and highways. I am pretty sure all states frown on driving around with lights higher than the factory head lights on. I would keep all of the forward facing ones covered except a pair down on the bumper, just to keep the lenses in good shape.

 

Thanks guys. As this is a "work in progress" at this point, here are a couple of pics of what I've done so far. I still have the backup lights to mount on the angles but I have to wait until after xmass as I hear santa may have these for me





I'll be replacing the yellow covers with black ones

 

looks good, I would like to see it on the truck but I think the yellow covers look good

 

ATTENTION:
It is not illegal to use any combination of lights anywhere on the truck at any time!

It is, however, illegal to get caught....