Custom Dynamic High Mount Brake Light

[Blade]

HI, I was just wondering if anyone's spyder failed inspection because of having non-Dot lights on your spyder. I have purchased fender lights and turn signal and now told that I might have to disconnect my lights to pass inspection. Is this true? Or is this just a Virginia regulation?


Please respond.


Blade

[cuznjohn]

i have the lights and had no problem, try another shop

[jcthorne]

Its someone messing with your head.

[Bob Denman]

Who told you this rubbish?

[WIDOWSSON]

MOVE TO JERSEY!!!

[AY4B]

I just ordered an XK glow set that has a break light feature where it flashes all the lights on red when you apply the breaks. I was wondering if this was Illegal in Texas. They frown on red lights on a bike.

[Bob Denman]

ALL brakelights are red...

[ARtraveler]

No issues with my CD brake lights on all 's owned since 2010. 2010, 2011, and 2014 RT's.

Try a different inspection site.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HI, I was just wondering if anyone's spyder failed inspection because of having non-Dot lights on your spyder. I have purchased fender lights and turn signal and now told that I might have to disconnect my lights to pass inspection. Is this true? Or is this just a Virginia regulation?


Please respond.


Blade

..IMHO.............IF any lights on your Spyder ( car, truck, RV etc. ) are not D.O.T. approved, you can have a problem if the person inspecting wants to be a STICKLER . The same goes for colors, I have met DOT regs on my Red & Amber LED's and where I put them.........However I also realize that NONE of them are DOT approved.............I have had my Spyder inspected ( for registration purposes ) a few times and haven't been challenged YET ...........................Mike . ......HOWEVER, READ POST # 17

[Blade]

Its someone messing with your head.

Thanks for the responses. I wish I could hear from a Virginia spyder rider because I will be highly upset with the dealer not informing of this problem.

[JayBros]

Thanks for the responses. I wish I could hear from a Virginia spyder rider because I will be highly upset with the dealer not informing of this problem.

Why not check with VA DMV?

[Ex-Rocket]

Arkansas has no inspections either.

[SPYDERGUY1]

I put it on my spyder for the added safety effect. Never had an issue. Somebody pulling your SPYDER CHAIN, unless they are not RED..............

[flaggerphil]

VA has some weird regulations. Best to check with VA DMV.

[CSI]

I'd try to run it thru inspection the way it is. If it fails, play stupid and say "I didn't know".......go home, disconnect the offending light, and go back the next day.

Once it passes, reconnect lights as you see fit.

[YIRYDE]

Thanks for the responses. I wish I could hear from a Virginia spyder rider because I will be highly upset with the dealer not informing of this problem.

Blade,

I have registered in VA two RT's in 4 years with Custom Dynamic LED's all around (HMT/brake modulator, Front / Rear Brightsides, Daytime Running LED's and front mudflap LED) and never had a problem with state inspections. I would take it to another shop, preferably a motorcycle shop.

I have been getting mine inspected at the local Honda Motorcycle dealership with no problems.

Good Luck

[Bfromla]

I was informed that the "non DOT" posted info is more legal disclaimer showing that you should not use the additional lights as the only source for the implied light. Dont mount the high mount brake light & remove/disable the stock lights). DOT has riggious expensive testing is why many aftermarket lights are "non DOT" & to be used as extras not replacements. Make sense¿ you should also contact our vendors to confirm.

[Dragonfly]

HI, I was just wondering if anyone's spyder failed inspection because of having non-Dot lights on your spyder. I have purchased fender lights and turn signal and now told that I might have to disconnect my lights to pass inspection. Is this true? Or is this just a Virginia regulation?


Please respond.


Blade

Below is the VA Code with requested modification for LED's (HB939) currently in the Senate. Currently bottom line says that all lights have to be approved by the VA State Police Superintendent. My Spyder is lit up like a Christmas Tree and the only issue I had was with the Cat Bypass at one Station so I took it to another Station.

1. That § 46.2-1012 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-1012. Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on motorcycles or autocycles.
Every motorcycle or autocycle shall be equipped with at least one headlight which shall be of a type that has been approved by the Superintendent and shall be capable of projecting sufficient light to the front of such motorcycle or autocycle to render discernible a person or object at a distance of 200 feet. However, the lights shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons approaching such motorcycles or autocycles. In addition, each motorcycle or autocycle may be equipped with not more than two auxiliary headlights of a type approved by the Superintendent except as otherwise provided in this section.
Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with means of modulating the high beam of their headlights between high and low beam at a rate of 200 to 280 flashes per minute. Such headlights shall not be so modulated during periods when headlights would ordinarily be required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.
Notwithstanding § 46.2-1002, motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with standard bulb running lights or light-emitting diode (LED) pods or strips as auxiliary lighting. Such lighting shall be (i) either red or amber in color and (ii) directed toward the ground in such a manner that no part of the beam will strike the level of the surface on which the motorcycle or autocycle stands at a distance of more than 10 feet from the vehicle. Such lighting shall not (a) project a beam of light of an intensity greater than 25 candlepower or its equivalent from a single lamp or bulb; (b) be blinking, flashing, oscillating, or rotating; or (c) be attached to the wheels of the motorcycle or autocycle.
Every motorcycle or autocycle registered in the Commonwealth and operated on the highways of the Commonwealth shall be equipped with at least one brake light of a type approved by the Superintendent. Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with one or more auxiliary brake lights of a type approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent may by regulation prescribe or limit the size, number, location, and configuration of such auxiliary brake lights.
Every motorcycle or autocycle shall carry at the rear at least one or more red lights plainly visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Such tail lights shall be constructed and so mounted in their relation to the rear license plate as to illuminate the license plate with a white light so that the same may be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Alternatively, a separate white light shall be so mounted as to illuminate the rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Any such tail lights or special white light shall be of a type approved by the Superintendent.
Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with a means of varying the brightness of the vehicle's brake light upon application of the vehicle's brakes.

[CapNCrunch]

[QUOTE=Blade;1094659]HI, I was just wondering if anyone's spyder failed inspection because of having non-Dot lights on your spyder. I have purchased fender lights and turn signal and now told that I might have to disconnect my lights to pass inspection. Is this true? Or is this just a Virginia regulation?


Please respond.

I lived in VA for a while, and I remember, they do have some goofy laws. Still do, I guess.
CapNCrunch, Montana

[Blade]

Below is the VA Code with requested modification for LED's (HB939) currently in the Senate. Currently bottom line says that all lights have to be approved by the VA State Police Superintendent. My Spyder is lit up like a Christmas Tree and the only issue I had was with the Cat Bypass at one Station so I took it to another Station.

1. That § 46.2-1012 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-1012. Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on motorcycles or autocycles.
Every motorcycle or autocycle shall be equipped with at least one headlight which shall be of a type that has been approved by the Superintendent and shall be capable of projecting sufficient light to the front of such motorcycle or autocycle to render discernible a person or object at a distance of 200 feet. However, the lights shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons approaching such motorcycles or autocycles. In addition, each motorcycle or autocycle may be equipped with not more than two auxiliary headlights of a type approved by the Superintendent except as otherwise provided in this section.
Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with means of modulating the high beam of their headlights between high and low beam at a rate of 200 to 280 flashes per minute. Such headlights shall not be so modulated during periods when headlights would ordinarily be required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.
Notwithstanding § 46.2-1002, motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with standard bulb running lights or light-emitting diode (LED) pods or strips as auxiliary lighting. Such lighting shall be (i) either red or amber in color and (ii) directed toward the ground in such a manner that no part of the beam will strike the level of the surface on which the motorcycle or autocycle stands at a distance of more than 10 feet from the vehicle. Such lighting shall not (a) project a beam of light of an intensity greater than 25 candlepower or its equivalent from a single lamp or bulb; (b) be blinking, flashing, oscillating, or rotating; or (c) be attached to the wheels of the motorcycle or autocycle.
Every motorcycle or autocycle registered in the Commonwealth and operated on the highways of the Commonwealth shall be equipped with at least one brake light of a type approved by the Superintendent. Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with one or more auxiliary brake lights of a type approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent may by regulation prescribe or limit the size, number, location, and configuration of such auxiliary brake lights.
Every motorcycle or autocycle shall carry at the rear at least one or more red lights plainly visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Such tail lights shall be constructed and so mounted in their relation to the rear license plate as to illuminate the license plate with a white light so that the same may be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Alternatively, a separate white light shall be so mounted as to illuminate the rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Any such tail lights or special white light shall be of a type approved by the Superintendent.
Motorcycles or autocycles may be equipped with a means of varying the brightness of the vehicle's brake light upon application of the vehicle's brakes.

Thanks again for the responses especially to my Northern Virginia Spyder owners. I will take my spyder to another shop for inspection.

Blade

[gparr]

Blade,

Living across the HRBT or MM bridges from you...may I ask where you took or are taking your Spyder for inspections?

Thanks!

[Blade]

Blade,

Living across the HRBT or MM bridges from you...may I ask where you took or are taking your Spyder for inspections?

Thanks!

I was told that at Cycle City Corp. where I brought my spyder but had the lights put on at another shop.

[gparr]

Where did you have it installed? Thanks!