Max headlight distance?

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marty085
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Max headlight distance?

Postby marty085 » Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:59 pm

Does anybody know off the top of their head whether there is a maximum distance low beams are allowed to spill and, if so, how far?

Did a quick google and forum search with no luck.

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Re: Max headlight distance?

Postby aka_juffa » Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:13 pm

This might help.

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2007C00601

I believe that the requirements are not so much about distance but more about the angle/aiming of the lights so as to ensure you are not blinding oncoming cars.

Anyway, have a read and see if that helps.

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Max headlight distance?

Postby marty085 » Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:30 pm

Thanks very much :)

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Re: Max headlight distance?

Postby toppertee » Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:16 pm

Just a quick note,
If you are going to flash your headlights to warn oncomers of a speed cam. Make sure it's not to a unmarked cop car :wink:


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