Is it illegal to have a light bar on your roof?

There is currently no regulation that prohibits driving lamps from being fitted to the roof, roll bar or another elevated part of a vehicle. In these situations, a driver may be subject to enforcement action by NSW Police.

Can I put a light bar on my car roof?

Yes, you can legally mount a light bar on your roof, however there are a couple of stipulations that are involved with this. 1) The light bar must be on the front half of the vehicle, this means that on the likes of a dual cab you cant put the light bar on the roll bar of the tray.

Are roof lights legal?

All roof mounted spotlights are actually illegal and we can be booked for having them up there according to the NSW ADR laws. The rules state we are no allowed to have lights above the lower edge level of our windscreens.

How do you run wires from a roof light bar?

Options for running roof-mounted light bar wires

Drill a hole in the roof and run it down the a-pillar (inside the vehicle)
Run wires through your weather stripping and windshield (see that option here)
Run wires down the front of your windshield in a bulky wiring loom (see that option here)

Do I need Relay for LED light bar?

A relay is an electrical switch that lets a low current circuit control a high current circuit such as a large LED light bar. If you are using a light pod that does not have a very large amp draw, you may not need a relay switch, but if you are using a larger LED light bar, they are a must have.

Why are light bars illegal?

LED light bars provide bright, direct light. For those who frequently off-road, the extra visibility improves safety. While light bars are encouraged while driving off-road, it’s dangerous to use them on public roads. This has led states to make light bar use illegal.

Is a rear facing light bar illegal?

I also would tend to agree that any rear-facing lights are fine as long as they’re off while you’re driving forward. Check local laws for specifics, though. In California you can only have 4 forward facing white lights.

Are LED driving lights legal?

Whilst they are not road legal, the bulbs are designed with specialist technology that make them a lot safer to use and won’t dazzle other drivers. It’s worth noting that many LED headlight bulbs will require a CANbus control unit to help them work correctly.

Why does my light bar have 3 wires?

LED Lights with 3 wires will be a multi-function light. They can (most times) be used in whatever configuration is right for your application. For example, running and brake, running and blinker or brake and blinker. These LED’s will usually have a black, red and white wire.

What do you need to install LED light bar?

Besides a good set of screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers, you need a measuring tape and something to mark drill holes. Only use drill bits that are the right size and are sharp. Dull drill bits of the wrong size will create frustration for yourself and possibly damage your vehicle.

What kind of light bar brackets do I Need?

GS Power LED Light Bar Brackets for 52” Curved Lightbar Mount Off Road Barlight at Roof/Upper Windshield. Compatible with 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ & 1986-1992 Comanche MJ . Need help?

How do you connect a light bar to a battery?

Connect the light bar’s red wire to the positive side of the battery or power supply and the black wire to the negative terminal. If the light does not work, you need to take care of this problem before continuing with the installation.

What kind of light bar do I need for a Chevy Silverado?

. GS Power LED Light Bar Brackets (Choices of 50 | 52 | 54”) Mount Offroad Lightbar at Upper Windshield. Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy Chevrolet Silverado Suburban Avalanche Tahoe GMC Yukon Sierra