After buying a car or bike, many people get aftermarket LED lights installed in them as a hobby. This trend has been seen a lot in the last 5 years. Its craze is mostly seen among the youth. Seeing such people, other people also get LED lights installed in their vehicles from outside. But now those who get aftermarket LED bulbs installed are in trouble because the traffic police can charge you a hefty fine for this.
You can get a challan of this much amount for installing extra lights from outside
These days, the fashion of white lights in cars is in full swing, some companies are already providing them in their vehicles, but in those vehicles that do not have them, people buy them from the market and get them installed. This also gives better focus and spreads more light. Let us tell you that installing halogen lamps in a vehicle is legal, while company-fitted LED lights are also legal. However, projector headlamps installed aftermarket are not legal. There is a provision of challan for this and the police can issue a challan of Rs 500 to Rs 1000 for this. Also, installing HID lights is not legal. A bulb of more than 72 watts cannot be installed in any car.
Even if there is no extra bulb in the car, you will be challenged
If the police stop your car and issue a challan for not having an extra bulb for the headlight, then there is no need to be surprised. Actually, according to the Motor Vehicle Act, it is necessary to keep an extra bulb in the car. Yes, even if the headlight of your car is fine, it is necessary to have an extra bulb in the vehicle. If this is not done, it is a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act. This provision has been made to replace the headlight bulb if it gets damaged at night.
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