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Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

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Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

In 2007, according to Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT for short), 30 percent of new cars in Germany came with Xenon headlights fitted. This corresponds to approx. 15 percent of the total number of passenger cars. Since then, this value has risen significantly, but has fallen in recent years due to the LED or laser light technology but again. But are xenon headlights even legal? For some vehicle owners, the use of the xenon gas discharge lamp in the area of ​​the low beam or high beam not only represents a visual, but also a technical improvement for the car. But is it legal to equip the vehicle with xenon headlights and drive with them? Is there a risk of a fine due to faulty xenon headlights?

When is there a fine?

Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

A fine is the result of improperly installed xenon headlights represents or when using not allowed bulbs. Avoiding fines due to xenon headlights: Anyone who is interested in the installation or retrofitting xenon headlights decides should pay attention to that The following points given are: automatic headlight range adjustment, headlight cleaning system, system for permanently switching on the low beam, even when using high beam. Fine due to xenon headlights: If xenon headlights are not properly installed, the operating license expires for the vehicle. This means there can be a minimum fine 50,00 Euros become due. If road safety is impaired as a result of the installation, there is another criminal offense. In this case, there is a fine of 90,00 euros and an additional point in Flensburg.

Advantages and disadvantages of xenon headlights

The two main reasons for converting to xenon headlights are individual embellishment of the vehicle front due to the modern lens headlights and achieving a better one Illumination. Of course, the aspect of safety also plays a role. The xenon headlights reach their full light intensity in a matter of seconds and are radiantly bright in contrast to conventional halogen headlights. The bluish xenon headlights are even massively brighter than the normal headlights with halogen bulbs. This improves the driver's vision. However, the brighter light also brings one Disadvantage with himself. Sometimes it's just too bright and creates the opposite effect.

Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

If an oncoming road user or the driver is blinded, it can even lead to an accident. Another danger is the incorrect adjustment of the xenon burner. It can happen that the light cone is directed upwards instead of on the road. A fine can easily be avoided if the vehicle owner pays attention to a correctly installed xenon burner/headlamp. To do this, simply ensure that you comply with the requirements of § 50 paragraph 2 of the Road Traffic Act (StVZO) during assembly.

Installation of the xenon headlights

Vehicle owners should definitely the correct installation of xenon headlights Pay attention if you want to avoid a fine. The matter is not settled simply by replacing the lamp or the headlight. In addition, certain changes usually have to be made to the vehicle. The motor vehicle must meet the requirements of § 50 paragraph 2 of the StVZO. Accordingly, xenon headlights may have the following vehicles:

  • Cars with automatic headlamp leveling
  • Cars with a headlight cleaning system (from a luminosity of more than 2.000 lumens)
  • Cars with a built-in system for keeping the dipped headlights on despite the use of the main beam

Before the xenon headlight is retrofitted and possibly risking a penalty, you should advance checked whether the specified criteria are present on the vehicle or whether they can be implemented. There is a risk of a fine due to xenon lighting if light sources are installed that are not approved for the vehicle and its design. Any change to the lighting system can, under certain circumstances, lead to the operating permit being voided. In order to avoid this, it is essential to make the changes after installing the xenon lighting remove and register. And in addition, you need to take care of the installation of xenon headlights, which are allowed in traffic and approved in Germany are. So when buying, be sure to pay attention to a headlight set, the one general operating permit contains.

Tip: maybe one is Conversion to LED headlights even a cheaper/easier alternative. Here, too, there are complete headlights for exchange. Alternatively, only the Change of light source to be possible. In addition, you can retrofit the Headlight washers save. This is not required by law for LED headlights!

Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

Amount of fine due to xenon failure

Xenon retrofits only incur a fine if they illegal installed and the regulations have been disregarded. The following table clarifies for which administrative offense a fine is imposed due to incorrect xenon lighting and at what amount.

violation follow
Lighting equipment not permitted 20 euros fine
Lighting device dirty 20 euros fine
... and endanger other road users 25 euros fine
... an accident happened 35 euros fine
Driving a motor vehicle without a license 50 euros fine
... also impairs traffic safety 90 euros fine + 1 point

Fine for xenon retrofitting? The info!

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