In a message dated 96-05-26 19:16:22 EDT, fold@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us (Chip Old)
writes:
>On Sun, 26 May 1996, W. R. Gibbons wrote:
>
>> Actually, I'm not sure that halogen non sealed beams are illegal on the
>> road, these days. My Accord came from the factory with what appear to be
>> non-sealed beam halogens (haven't looked at it too close, but the bulbs
>> sure seem separate) so the laws may have changed.
>
>Many new cars now come with non-sealed halogens with separate bulbs,
>but I believe the car manufacturers have to get DOT approval for each
>design. As far as I know, none of the aftermarket lights are DOT
>approved.
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness rather than to ask for
permission.
R. Johnson - Dallas
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