Radiator grille illumination fine

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Neon grille lighting

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Lange 06 Jul 2008

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sergeylost 06 Jul 2008

I have a nine, the color is silver-blue (opal). I recently made neon lighting in the salon, I’m very pleased. I decided not to stop there and highlight the radiator grille in purple (having previously purchased the latter), as well as highlight the outside of the handles (I have black covers on them), I think it should look good. But here’s what stopped me: how would the valiant law enforcement officers react to such a “Christmas tree on the road”? Several times on the roads I saw a ten with a blue(!) illuminated radiator grille, and one ten with blue handles. I just don’t want to risk my rights over some light bulbs.

I advise you to carefully read the traffic rules regarding this fact. There, in general, everything is said exactly what is allowed where and what kind of glow. And if you don’t want a Christmas tree, then why even think about it? Why put too much? Some kind of homindo turns out that sometimes you look at such “tuned kid cars” blah blah blah everyone falls from admiration and does two push-ups, it’s even somehow unpleasant. Funny and in bad taste.

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Lange 06 Jul 2008

The whole point is what you want.
And there is a lot written in the traffic rules, and on the fence too. But the cars drive with mirror tinting and blue dimensions and red turn signals, and why am I worse?

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sergeylost 06 Jul 2008

Mirror tinting is prohibited. Weirdos starting with the letter me are skating. Changing the gauges to blue ones is something you have to do and forget about, otherwise I don’t think there’s any way. The turn signals should have a yellow-orange glow. Red ones are made only on American cars, in my opinion, and even then, when registering, Gaits require them to be changed. Those who “ride” with such people are just a little idiotic. The turn signals are NOT VISIBLE, they are not visible during the day, the roofing felts are either a glare or a glare, and if it’s still splashed a little or a little..

You are no worse than anyone, but my advice to you is not to be like the chicken-brained “TuniKhboys”. Be more mature and serious. Because everything that blinks and shines on your car ensures, first of all, safety.

And if you want tuning with turn signals, then install white windows and YELLOW-ORANGE light bulbs. It looks very dignified and neat and does not violate traffic rules.

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Lange 07 Jul 2008

And if you want tuning with turn signals, then install white windows and YELLOW-ORANGE light bulbs. It looks very dignified and neat and does not violate traffic rules.

You probably misunderstood me. During the day, my car doesn’t stand out from the crowd in any way, all the lighting equipment is standard, not even tinting (not yet). I carry with me a set of all kinds of light bulbs and fuses so that I can fix the breakdown on the road. And I try not to break traffic rules unnecessarily. The seat belts are all in good order and I make sure to fasten them myself.

But in the evening. In the evening the picture changes. No, I don’t rush around the city like crazy, scaring late retirees, quite the opposite. In the evening, it became fashionable in my company to gather somewhere on the outskirts and, I apologize for the expression, “measure pussies” (who has louder music, etc.) Please note, everyone is driving, so sober. No one even thinks about organizing races. In this regard, the question is: do any of the forum members have a radiator grille indicator and how do the valiant traffic police feel about this? In addition, at night, additional illumination only attracts attention, thereby reducing the accident rate (the main thing is that it does not distract other drivers from the road).

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Lokki 07 Jul 2008

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AlexXx 07 Jul 2008

How do the valiant traffic police feel about this?

Oh my goodness... I found the problem. If you have a few thousand extra in your pocket, hang what you want and feed the valiant traffic police officers. How do you think they will react to deviations from traffic rules?? The Rules spell it out in Russian. The head light is only white, the turn signals are only orange. And your head color will be like a rainbow. At best, you give them light bulbs. At worst, you'll come to buy numbers

Well, this blue illumination can confuse oncoming traffic...

Looking at your avatar I was once again convinced of this

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Lokki 07 Jul 2008

Oh my goodness... I found the problem.
If you have a few thousand extra in your pocket, hang what you want and feed the valiant traffic police officers. How do you think they will react to deviations from traffic rules?? The Rules spell it out in Russian. The head light is only white, the turn signals are only orange. And your head color will be like a rainbow. At best, you give them light bulbs. In the worst case, you will come to buy the numbers. Looking at your avatar, I was once again convinced of this

no)) my light is white... it’s because of the brightness in the photo that everything is visible. he is bright white

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Lange 07 Jul 2008

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Xapek 07 Jul 2008

By the way, what article does this violation fall under?

Article 12.4. Violation of the rules for installing devices on a vehicle for sending special light or sound signals or illegally applying special color graphics to emergency service vehicles

(as amended by Federal Law dated July 22, 2005 N 120-FZ)

(see text in the previous edition)

1. Installation on the front of the vehicle of lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety movements, -

(as amended by Federal Law No. 210-FZ dated July 24, 2007)

(see text in the previous edition)

shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of two thousand five hundred rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and accessories; for officials responsible for the operation of vehicles - from fifteen thousand to twenty thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and accessories; for legal entities - from four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices.

(as amended by Federal Law dated June 22, 2007 N 116-FZ)

(see text in the previous edition)

Operation of the vehicle is prohibited, and state registration plates must be removed until the reason for prohibiting the operation of the vehicle is eliminated (27.13.2.)

It is permitted to move a vehicle, with the exception of cases provided for in Article 9.3 and Part 2 of Article 12.5 of this Code, to the place where the reason for prohibiting the operation of the vehicle is eliminated, but no more than within 24 hours from the moment the operation of the vehicle is prohibited.

Are car lights allowed in 2019?

Basic Rules

Such lighting can be done in several ways, for example, with LED lamps or neon. The work is not difficult to do; you can do the tuning yourself. But many owners are interested in the question of a fine in 2019 for such lighting. Does it exist? We answered these questions in this article.

Indeed, there is a fine for car owners. But, it can only be imposed if the tuning was done incorrectly. Carefully read the law and current regulations so that traffic police officers do not have any claims or grounds for imposing a fine.

First, let's turn to the requirements of regulatory documents for the operation of vehicles. The composition of optical devices (according to GOST) should be as follows: fog lights, low and high beam headlights, road train sign, license plate lights, as well as side, rear, front turn indicators, parking and side lights, reflective elements, additional spotlights.

Next, let's look at the traffic rules document, clause 3.6. Here are the faults that prevent you from using the machine. You cannot install reverse alarms at the rear of the car, or use license plate lighting in colors other than white. All retro-reflective lights in any color other than white are not permitted at the front.

Although the law does not mention the rules for underbody lighting, from the above we can conclude what color lighting is allowed and which should be avoided.

Amount of fine

The fine is imposed in accordance with the current Article 12.4 of the Administrative Code. In this case, all lighting devices are subject to confiscation, that is, the traffic cop will have the right to remove the lighting right before your eyes. In addition, the traffic cop will have the right to confiscate your license and deprive you of using it for up to 6-12 months.

For ordinary citizens - 3,000 rubles.
For officials - 15,000-2,000 rubles.
For legal entities - up to 500 thousand.

How to avoid punishment

Consider the requirements for existing underbody lighting:

The light cannot go outside the car.
The light directed forward and reflected from the road should only be white, yellow, orange, the light reflected back should be red.
The lighting should not be similar to the signals of official vehicles.
Follow the rules for choosing the backlight color for your car.

Remember that the light should only be directed downward, not very bright. If you take into account the necessary requirements, you can safely tune your car and not be afraid of fines.

Questions and answers

Andrey
I want to install neon lighting on the bottom of my car. The traffic rules seem to have no restrictions on this case. I asked several friends and they all said it was not a violation. Although I know that traffic cops stop you for lighting. Tell me, will it be possible to install red lamps?

Do-it-yourself lighting technology: what is prohibited?

Any tampering with the vehicle may affect its performance and safety. Traffic rules and other regulations prohibit independent modifications to the design of the vehicle.

Clause 3.6 of the List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited (appendix to the traffic rules) prohibits the use of front lighting devices on a vehicle with lights of any color other than white, yellow or orange, as well as retroreflective devices of any color other than white. At the rear it is prohibited to install reversing lights and state registration plate lights with lights of any color other than white, and other lighting devices with lights of any color other than red, yellow or orange, as well as retroreflective devices of any color other than red.

GOST 8769-75 “External lighting devices for cars, buses, trolleybuses, tractors, trailers and semi-trailers. Quantity, location, color, visibility angles" defines the list of external lighting devices. These include:

low and high beam headlights
fog lights
front lights (side lights, turn signals, parking lights)
rear lights (side lights, turn signals, brake lights, reversing lights, parking lights, fog lights)
side direction indicators
license plate lights
reflectors
additional headlights (spotlights, searchlights).

It is prohibited to independently make changes to the design of vehicles. Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs dated December 7, 2000 No. 1240 clarifies that a design change is the exclusion of items of equipment that are not provided for by the design of a particular vehicle or the installation of items that affect safety. There is also a list of equipment that can be installed without approval.

Now let's look at the additional lighting equipment most often installed on a car.

1. Daytime running lights (DRL)

The Technical Regulations “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations; approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 10, 2009 No. 720) determines the procedure and mode of operation of DRLs, as well as their installation locations. The regulations do not talk about installing DRLs yourself, but only indicate how lighting devices can be installed if this is provided by the manufacturer. That is, if a specific model is equipped with DRLs, but the vehicle in a specific configuration does not have lighting devices installed, this can be done independently (for example, GOST R 41.48-2004 classifies as an optional light a light that is installed at the discretion of the manufacturer). If the installation of DRLs on vehicles of a particular model is not provided by the factory, then their installation requires approval and amendments to the registration documents.

2. Illumination of the registration plate with special frames

License plate lighting refers to external lighting devices. Therefore, driving a car with non-standard illumination of the front registration plate is fraught with punishment under Part 3 of Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - deprivation of the right to drive for a period of six months to a year with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices. For non-standard rear lighting - a fine of 500 rubles.

3. Illuminated windshield washer nozzles, illumination of the car’s underbody and rims

From the point of view of standards, luminous nozzles, like the illumination of wheel rims and the underbody of a car, are not external lighting devices. And if so, then punish for such illumination under Part 3 of Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, traffic police officers have no right. But it's not that simple. If this illumination is not provided by the manufacturer and requires connection to the vehicle’s electrical network, then its installation must be agreed upon with the traffic police. Operation of such a vehicle without the permission of the traffic police is prohibited (clause 7.18 of the List of faults and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited), the punishment is a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of 500 rubles (part 1 of article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

4. Blue headlights, self-installation of xenon

Traffic regulations and technical regulations allow the use of only white, yellow or orange lights in the front. Otherwise, it is directly prohibited by the Code of Administrative Offenses and threatens with deprivation of the right to drive for a period of six months to a year with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices. The same goes for xenon headlights. If the manufacturer did not provide for the installation of such headlights, then you cannot install them yourself - this is considered a modification to the design. Driving a car with such headlights installed without approval also risks losing your driver's license.

Illumination of the underbody of the car. Allowed or prohibited?

Many car owners who want to make their car original and stand out in the flow of city traffic are considering the option of installing underbody lighting. This technique has been used for a long time. When the LEDs are positioned correctly, the effect is amazing. The car really takes on a striking appearance. But there is a nuance. Is it allowed or prohibited? This question is asked by every driver who decides to decorate his “iron horse” in this way.

Is undercar illumination allowed or prohibited?

To answer this question, you need to refer to the rules. You need to understand what external lighting devices are. They are specified in GOST 8769-75 (low and high beam headlights, front and rear lights, fog lights, reflectors, side and additional lights, road train sign). The list given in GOST is exhaustive. It does not indicate underbody lighting, i.e. It is not classified as external lighting devices. From this point of view the installation is allowed.

The list of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of the car is prohibited, clause 3.6, states the following. The following are installed on the vehicle:

- in front - lights with lights of any color, excluding white, yellow and orange...;

— at the rear – reverse lights and license plate lights of any color except white, as well as other lighting devices glowing in any color, excluding red, yellow and orange.

It is understood that the headlights shine with white light, and yellow or orange are used in the turn signals.

Is it allowed to illuminate the underbody of a car? Yes, it is allowed, because it does not illuminate the front or back of the car, but only shines downwards. Does not affect traffic safety. But we must remember that it is prohibited to use red and blue lights in the radiator grille, on the roof or bumper. It can be equated to special signals.

Fine for illuminating the underbody of a car

Is undercar illumination prohibited? Inspectors may refer to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, art. 12.4 part 1. It talks about the installation of red light devices and retroreflective devices on the front of the vehicle, as well as devices whose light and operating mode do not meet the requirements of the regulations for vehicle approval for operation. It is necessary to mention again the list of faults, but already in paragraph 3.1, which states that operation of the machine is prohibited if the number, type, color and location of light devices do not comply with the design requirements of the vehicle. Fine under Art. 12.4 part 1 3000 rub. on citizens and confiscation of these devices.

In this state of affairs, you can refer to the fact that this article only talks about the front part of the car, the illumination of the bottom only shines downwards, and nothing is said in the traffic regulations about this and the lighting on the sides of the car. It turns out that it is allowed.

The attitude of the traffic police (traffic police) to the illumination of the underbody of the car

Allowed or not? There is no agreement on this issue. Some inspectors will find a reason and issue a fine, while others will not consider the lighting, if installed correctly, as a violation. Some employees argue that the use of such lighting devices is completely prohibited. Is it allowed or prohibited to install LEDs on the underbody of a car? As practice shows, the attitude of the traffic police (traffic police) is different. Whether a fine is issued or not is a matter of chance.

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Fine or deprivation of license for illuminating the underbody of a car?

On some cars, LEDs under the car look very attractive, so motorists sometimes decide on such tuning as illumination of the underbody of the car. There is still a fine for this design change, albeit a small one. However, State Traffic Inspectorate employees often turn a blind eye to this violation, unless, of course, the lighting is made in accordance with the rules for installing lighting devices and reflective signals in the front and rear of the vehicle.

Let us immediately note that the LED strip under the bottom of the car is not included in the list of external lighting devices , however, it should be taken into account that in front, according to GOST 8769-75, the latter should only be white or yellow, and at the rear - red. Under no circumstances should red or blue LEDs be installed in the radiator grille or bumper, or white LEDs in the rear.

Therefore, keep in mind that the light under the bottom should be directed strictly downward, but not to the sides. Moreover, it is impossible to allow the red light from the backlight to go forward outside the car, and the white light to go back. This condition is even separately stated in the new technical regulations of the Customs Union on the safe operation of wheeled vehicles.

What are the dangers of incorrectly installing the backlight?

Failure to comply with these rules can sometimes be interpreted by a traffic inspector as an illegal installation of devices for providing a special light signal. In this case, fines for illuminating the bottom are replaced by deprivation of driving license . Article 12.5 Part 4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for such a violation provides for deprivation of rights for a year or a year and a half .

The same article, but in Part 3 for the installation of retro-reflective devices or red lights in the front part of the car, as well as failure to comply with the provisions specified in the list of conditions and malfunctions prohibiting the operation of a vehicle, determines a slightly lesser punishment in 2019 - deprivation of rights to six months or a year . The backlight, by the way, will be removed in both cases. Just in case, let us remind you which lighting devices cannot be installed according to the above provisions:

Front lights - all except white, orange or yellow;
Reflective devices on the front - all but white;
The rear lights are all except orange, red and yellow;
State lighting lamps rear numbers and reversing lights are all except white;
Reflective devices on the back - all colors except red.

Illumination of the underbody of a vehicle is a minor administrative offense

For car enthusiasts who dream of doing such tuning, but do not know whether illumination of the underbody of a car is prohibited, let us remind you that if the installation of underbody lighting is carried out according to the rules, then, of course, there is no need to fear deprivation of your license. However, especially vigilant traffic police inspectors may issue you a fine. And it will not be associated with the fact that you installed inappropriate external lighting devices (which, as we found out, the underbody lighting is not), but with the fact that you made changes to the design without completing the appropriate documents.

Of course, the lighting, especially neon, is not certified in the vehicle design, so you probably will not receive the appropriate permission to change the design. This means that by operating a car with illumination under the bottom, you will violate Art. 12.5 Part 1 of the Administrative Code, for which the punishment is either a warning or a small fine of 500 rubles.

Thus, illuminating the bottom of a car is not a serious offense, unless, of course, the latter is limited only to the bottom and does not affect the bumper, false radiator grille, etc.

Is backlighting allowed? If the conditions described above are met, then you are unlikely to be fined, although, as we have already noted, there are grounds for this. It should also be remembered that the light should be directed straight down and should not be too bright, distracting the drivers’ attention from driving the vehicle.