Will traffic police check if halogen lights are replaced with LED lights?
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Modifying headlights to LED is considered illegal modification and will be penalized by traffic police. The Traffic Safety Law explicitly prohibits replacing halogen headlights with LED or xenon headlights. If caught by traffic police on the road, a fine will be imposed. If you find your car lights not bright enough, you can choose to replace them with higher-wattage original factory lights (must be the same type of light source), and then file a record after replacement. Below is basic information about halogen headlights: 1. Halogen bulbs can operate at higher temperatures than ordinary incandescent bulbs, making them brighter and more efficient. 2. Halogen bulbs require quartz glass with a higher melting point. Since quartz glass cannot block ultraviolet rays, halogen bulbs usually need an additional ultraviolet filter. 3. If there is oil on the crystal glass of a halogen bulb, it will cause uneven temperature on the glass, reducing the bulb's lifespan. Therefore, when replacing halogen bulbs, avoid touching the glass with your hands.
I've been driving a small truck for over a decade, often on night routes, and I've seen many fellow drivers replace their halogen lights with LED ones, thinking they look super bright and cool. To be honest, traffic police are quite strict about this, especially when on duty in urban areas or at highway exits. Once, I replaced mine with a cheap LED light bought online, and within a week, I was stopped at a checkpoint. They said the light exceeded the standard, gave me a ticket, and deducted points because the original factory design complies with national standards. Random modifications can easily disrupt others' vision—what if an accident happens? Later, I learned from a professional shop that you need to buy LED lights with certification marks, and modifications must pass light inspections; otherwise, you won't pass the annual inspection. Safety is not something to take lightly. I suggest going to a reputable shop and doing it properly—don’t just aim to save time or money, or you might end up like me, fined and anxious.
