Backup lights

[Rob]

Are vehicles required to have backup lights? I'm converting to flush mounted LED's on the TJ and can't find any white lights I like. All the conversions I'm seeing online don't have backup lights.

 

[dontoe]

19A NCAC 03D .0533 LIGHTS
1. Headlights shall not be approved if:
(a) There are not at least two head lamps (at least four on dual
head lamp systems which require four units) on all
self-propelled vehicles except motorcycles and motor driven
cycles need only one.
(b) The lens produces other than a white or yellow light.
(c) Any lens is cracked, broken, discolored, missing, or rotated away
from the proper position, or any reflector is not clean and bright.
(d) The high beam low beam dimmer switch does not operate properly
or the high beam indicator light does not burn on vehicles
manufactured after January 1, 1956.
(e) Lights can be moved easily by hand, due to a broken fender or loose
support, or if the mounting does not make a good ground.
(f) Foreign materials (such as shields, half of lens painted, brush
guards, etc.) are placed on the head lamp lens that interferes with
light beam of lamp.
(g) Lights are improperly aimed using an approved light-testing device.
(h) Lights project a dazzling or glaring light when on low beam.
(i) Mechanical/wall chart aimer tolerance range is 4 inches up, down,
left, and right. On board aimers tolerance is 8 degrees up, down, left
and right. Optical aimers are either go or no go.
2. Rear Lights shall conform to the requirements of G.S. 20-129(d).
Taillights shall not be approved if:
(a) All original equipped rear lamps or the equivalent are not in
working order.
(b) The lens is cracked, discolored, or of a color other than red.
(c) They do not operate properly or do not project white light on the
license plate.
(d) They are not securely mounted.
(e) The lens is clear and the bulb is colored.
(f) The lens is covered, smoke tinted, lettering or logos, etc.
3. Stoplights shall conform to the requirements of G.S. 20-129(g).
Stoplight shall not be approved if:
(a) The lens is cracked, discolored or of a color other than red or
amber.
(b) It does not come on when pressure is applied to foot brake.
(c) It is not securely mounted so as to project a light to the rear.
[Includes third brake light if vehicle is so equipped]
4. Vehicles shall have the lights as required by G.S. 20-129(d) License plate
lights must be white in color and illuminate tag to be read within 50
feet.
North Carolina Dapartment of Transportation
Division of Motor Vehicles - License and Theft Bureau
Version 1.09 - May 2005
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5. Parking lights shall conform to the requirements of G.S. 20-134. A
vehicle shall not be approved if parking lights are not working. Parking
lights front, white or amber, rear, red only.
6. Back-up lamps. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than
two back-up lamps either separately or in combination with other lamps
but any such back-up lamp shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle
is in a forward motion nor shall the back-up lamp emit any color other
than white. A back-up lamp is not a mandatory requirement.
7. Amber warning lights on wreckers must be visible from all directions
from 500 feet.
[Do not disapprove any light if there is condensation on
the lens. Disapprove if there is standing water inside a
lens.]
Reflector: Not required equipment on passenger vehicles.
History Note: Authority G.S. 20-2; 20-39; 20-183.3;
Eff. October 1, 1994.

 

[Rob]

Sweet, thanks.

 

[Rich]

Dude.. put a rock light pointing down and to the rear.. Helps..

 

[upnover]

I agree here Rob, it's always possible to get stuck out on the trail after dark, that is if you actually wheel! Not that hard to find a place under a Jeep to put one.

 

[dontoe]

I bought some halogen back-up light bulbs from JC Whitney several years ago, now they carry them at Advance and Auto Zone. Much brighter, if'n ya have a socket to stick 'em in already. Great for everyday (everynight) use. Rock lights are on my list, among many other things!

 

[Rob]

I agree here Rob, it's always possible to get stuck out on the trail after dark, that is if you actually wheel! Not that hard to find a place under a Jeep to put one.

Come on Chip, you know I don't actually wheel anymore.

 

[Rich]

OK then, how about this - when you leave it in gear and go to start it, it MIGHT alert you to the fact that it's in gear...

 

[shawn]

Are vehicles required to have backup lights? I'm converting to flush mounted LED's on the TJ and can't find any white lights I like. All the conversions I'm seeing online don't have backup lights.

Personally, I think you're barking up the wrong tree.

You might want to start with getting a rear axle under the truck. Once it's a roller, then you can worry about what kind of lights you want on it.

 

[Rob]

Personally, I think you're barking up the wrong tree.
You might want to start with getting a rear axle under the truck. Once it's a roller, then you can worry about what kind of lights you want on it.

Why? It's not like I'm going to wheel it.

Besides, I've had the lights for a while. So they are paid for. All my axle money went to another toy.