Daytime running lights

From 1 July 2006 was introduced on Czech roads to have a light lit throughout the day regardless of winter or summer time (before the light duty throughout the day only in winter time). Daily lighting greatly contributes to road safety and is implemented in many European countries.

Daytime running lights in the CR directs the amendment of Act No. 361/2000 Coll. Road (§ 32), which provides that motor vehicle must have a driving position and switched on low beam or parking lights for daytime running lights, if they are equipped .

Daytime running lights are often confused (and unfortunately some branded services and equipment vendors) for automatically switching current subdued lights, but that must be lit along with other lighting. Lights daytime running lights alone is a bit illogical and totally unlit car from behind.

daytime running lights

Daytime running lamps are now mandatory for new cars sold (see text below) and Prohibited on trailers. Installation, location and involvement of daytime running lamps prescribes and regulates the homologation UN / ECE Regulation No. 48, which prescribes the Decree No. 341/2002 Coll. The homologation regulation is detailed as it should be placed on lamp height, width, length of the vehicle, and electrically connected to the orientation of the request forward.

Basic rules for retrofit daytime running lights:

▪ per vehicle are mounted two pieces (one pair) lights
▪ lamps placed in a horizontal plane at a height from 250 mm to 1500 mm on the front of the vehicle
▪ lamps distance from the lateral edge is 400 mm and with each minute lights. 600 mm (for vehicles with a width of less than 1300 mm is allowed distance between 400 mm)
▪ lights light up automatically when the ignition (start engine) and turn off after shutting down, or when illuminated marker lights

Retrofitting of daytime running lights are not rebuilt vehicle or a change of technical data, and therefore their location on a vehicle not subject to any additional approval or registration in the registry or TP.

The main benefit of these additional lights are energy saving, because when they use off-marker, tail lights or passing vehicles. Savings will also extend the life of bulbs and lamps .

Daytime running lights must be approved to UN / ECE Regulation 48 and is intended solely for lighting during the day for unimpaired visibility. Daytime running lights gives the scattered light, which does not dazzle oncoming drivers. At the same time not illuminate the road, and should consider the lamp not the lamp . Daytime running lamps provide excellent visibility of your vehicle.

When purchasing a note, if you are selected light homologated, therefore approved for use on the road. The market is such a large number of lights that are on sale at a significantly lower price, but ultimately you can lose far more.

Beware of replacement lamps for daytime running lights and position lights. Marker lights are cheaper, but can not be used for daytime running lights.

Daytime running lights and the European Union

From the 7th February 2011 must have all the cars and delivery, which now enters into sales in the European Union, daytime running lights. Decided by the EU. EU Commissioners from this step, promise to reduce accidents (especially frontal ) and CO ₂ emissions . Since August 2011, IP/11/133 EU regulation also valid for buses and trucks. The entire document can be found here .