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FYI NHTSA/DOT has banned after market HID kits

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Default FYI NHTSA/DOT has banned after market HID kits

Certain after market HID suppliers have been fined and forced to discontinue selling after market HID kits. They can still be found out there but better hurry.
Not sure if the after market HID kits are street legal anymore. There is lots of confusion out there about that. I will do more research and post my findings but be aware if you get a cop with a hair across his *** he may just ticket you.

http://www.dot.gov/affairs/nhtsa4304.htm

NHTSA 43-04
Contact: Rae Tyson, Telephone: (202) 366-9550
Tuesday, October 19, 2004

NHTSA ILLEGAL LIGHTING CRACKDOWN CONTINUES

Continuing its crackdown against manufacturers and suppliers of illegal lighting equipment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its decision that high intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits produced by a Texas company do not comply with federal safety standards.

The owner of ASTEX USA, a supplier of aftermarket HID kits, was ordered to conduct a recall campaign and provide a no-cost solution to the customer. The company is based in Dayton, TX. When installed in a motor vehicle, the HID kits “can be expected to produce excessive glare to oncoming motorists and others,” NHTSA said in its decision.

To date, NHTSA has investigated 24 HID conversion kit suppliers; all investigations have resulted in recalls or termination of sales.

“These illegal lights are a potential hazard to those who share the road,” said NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey Runge, MD. “And we will continue to pursue those offering them for sale and violating the law.”

Companies that sell, import or manufacture non-compliant equipment could face substantial civil penalties, NHTSA said.
To date, NHTSA has investigated 24 HID conversion kit suppliers; all investigations have resulted in recalls or termination of sales.

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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see the following links:

http://www.midnightmoose.com/askmoose_101303.htm

and this one for GREAT pics and info on HID Glare:

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/view...ighlight=nhtsa

GREAT HID lighting info:

http://www.hidplanet.com/
 
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Default Re: FYI NHTSA/DOT has banned after market HID kits

this is the main reason they can only be found online. aftermarket kits have been banned for some time.
 
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