Aftermarket DRL boards

[JS04OEM]

Hi all,

For reference mk3.5 Seat Leon FR

I’ve recently installed new DRL units as mine and burnt out. Seemingly a common issue on these. I decided to go for some lovely amber coloured units because why not. However I’ve noticed they’re seemingly quite illegal.
Just wondering if anyone else had installed similar coloured DRL units and what are the chances I actually get pulled for them. Appreciate the help.

Yes they’re the same colour as the indicator, it is obviously when indicating though.

The original ones for reference, this is after 111000 miles

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[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

I’ll be very very shocked if you don’t fail your MOT with them fitted

 

[JS04OEM]

I’ll be very very shocked if you don’t fail your MOT with them fitted

Well luckily for me. They’re only a mandatory test on MOT for vehicles registered post 1st March 2018. Mine is January 2018 also apparently a changed colour is only a minor however I don’t see that being true


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[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

Well luckily for me. They’re only a mandatory test on MOT for vehicles registered post 1st March 2018. Mine is January 2018 also apparently a changed colour is only a minor however I don’t see that being true


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It’s more the fact that your indicators are permanently illuminated, unsure if the fact they still flash changes anything

Definitely worth asking before they test it, silly reason to have a fail on its MOT history

 

[cuthound]

AI response from Google.

"No, a car cannot have permanent orange daytime running lights (DRLs) in the UK because DRLs are legally required to be white or predominantly white. While some DRLs have an amber/yellow appearance and are sometimes tolerated as a minor MOT issue, permanent orange DRLs would likely not pass an inspection due to the strict regulations for front-facing lights.

Why orange DRLs are not allowed

• Mandatory light color:
  In the UK, the law for daytime running lights (front position lamps) specifies that the light color must be white or predominantly white.
  
  
• Purpose of DRLs:
  DRLs are designed to increase a vehicle's visibility to other road users during the day, and white light is the standard for this purpose.
  
  
• Prohibited colors:
  Other colors, such as blue, green, and red, are prohibited on the front of a vehicle because they can be confused with emergency vehicle lights or cause confusion."

And here is the actual legislation:

MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment - Guidance - GOV.UK

Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

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[TripleBob]

Unpopular opinion - but coloured DRLs/demon eyes/illuminated grills are also pikey as hell, they scream council estate rather than class

 

[Craig.]

Why not?

1, it'll increase the chances of you getting pulled in the first place

2. If you get pulled for something else, that could tip someone from "giving you a telling off" to a "slap in the face"

3. Cheaper aftermarket electronics often have lesser quality components so likely won't last as long as OEM or branded parts.

4. It could cause confusion to others on the road on if you're indicating or not (stupid people granted but still can contribute to an avoidable accident)

5. Looks wnk (personal opinion of course)

 

[Mo_86]

This is the only car that looks good with amber front lights, because it has a dedicated light solely for amber, rather than sharing it with another function.

 

[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

This is the only car that looks good with amber front lights, because it has a dedicated light solely for amber, rather than sharing it with another function.


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Still looks better with white DRLs

The country that uses amber DRLs is the same country that flashes the brake lights as indicators l

 

[Mo_86]

Still looks better with white DRLs

The country that uses amber DRLs is the same country that flashes the brake lights as indicators l

The orange in that headlight on the e60 5series is oem.
The angel eyes is considered the drl.

 

[cairus]

Der New Competition Line from BMW have Yellow light

 

[JS04OEM]

This is the only car that looks good with amber front lights, because it has a dedicated light solely for amber, rather than sharing it with another function.


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Gotta give it to you. You’re 100% right


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