Light bars in WA

[DX grunt]

I've done some homework, so, please don't shoot the messenger - literally. lol

This is my understanding of light bars in WA, which is why I've been so cautious.

One light bar = one spot light. Two light bars = two spot lights.

Spotlights must be mounted in pairs, so in WA, you need to have 2 light bars mounted side by side - to be legal.

One, three or five spotlights are illegal, and the maximum amount of spotlights allowed is 4. If you have a set of spotties already mounted into your headlights, you're only allowed one set of two spotties, to make up the 4 spotlights.

So, it is illegal to have only one light bar and from my understanding, you are not allowed to have one big long light bar and put a divider in the middle to separate the one to become two.

I'm lead to believe that each light bar needs their own set of wiring.

I stand to be corrected on the information I have provided - which has been in good faith. :smiley_thumbs_up:

Rossco

[BigRAWesty]

Spot on for here in sa aswell mate.. crap ruling hay..
But I've never heard of anyone being pulled for an odd number of lights.. just a ridiculous amount of them..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[threedogs]

Over here they are not too keen on multi lights on the roof.
Light bars are relatively new, Like the block off centre bit.
Sounds like you need them in pairs so you don't confuse
them with Min Min lights, lol Lot of ppl seeing one long light coming at them
might freak out do doo ldo dool

[Winnie]

I thought they were okay to cover the centre of them? From what I understand the rule is something like this.... from 200m away they have to look like 2 seperate lights.
So really you'd only get done if you were blinding a copper coming the other way....

[MEGOMONSTER]

That means I'll be in trouble then.

[Woof]

If I ever get my long light bar fitted on the front I will get another one for the back, thanks heaps Ross

[rottodiver]

I have 4 hid spotties on the top of my bullbar and 42 inch light bar on the roof and never had an issue with the cops although they did fine me $100.00 for my rod holders on the bullbar...
Scotty

[BigRAWesty]

I have 4 hid spotties on the top of my bullbar and 42 inch light bar on the roof and never had an issue with the cops although they did fine me $100.00 for my rod holders on the bullbar...
Scotty

Yea I think most cop's use common sense here. As I mentioned I've never heard of anyone being done for odd lights, all excessive or really big ones on top of the bull bar..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[oncedisturbed]

I have 3 lightbars on the front of my troll and not had and issue as yet, have gone through a lot off booze bus and vehicle stops without a drama.

Getting my MC on

[the godfather]

I was under the impression you cant have them on the roof in WA. Light beam isn't allowed to cross the line of sight. Never heard of anyone being booked for it though.

[russ81]

have a read of this document for all the rules and regs regarding lighting in WA, pay particular notice to the last page

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_VS_IB_123.pdf


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[BigRAWesty]

have a read of this document for all the rules and regs regarding lighting in WA, pay particular notice to the last page

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_VS_IB_123.pdf


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Interesting read.. it doesn't actually state roof rack mounting is illegal. But just not advised.. aslong as it doesn't impede your vision..
And I'm guessing your referring to the work light clause.. I guess you could call the bar a work light connected threw a relay and a 3 way switch (nearly normal practice) and call it a work light..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[russ81]

If I was ever questioned I would direct them straight to the part in brackets, a light bar is there to provide additional lighting in Offroad situations,





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[BigRAWesty]

It also says nothing of the sorts of not being connected to high beam...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)