what happens when you forget your light covers - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 11:51 AM

So I forgot my light covers for my Virginia inspection. Anything above headlights requires a cover and I would instantly fail without one.

Glad I keep a roll of this in the jeep

Whitetrash303 · 04-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Any chance you'd be interested in some square toed boots?

ironpig70 · 04-16-2012, 11:53 AM

I live in a state that doesn't require inspections

southernfriedcj8 · 04-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Where are you gonna find 837 light covers?

G_P · 04-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Haha! Awesome. Where in the hell did you find Hello Kitty duck tape though?

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by G_P

Haha! Awesome. Where in the hell did you find Hello Kitty duck tape though?

Target

people borrow a lot less of it

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitetrash303

Any chance you'd be interested in some square toed boots?

Sorry, I don't like cock. I think those are designed so you can get closer to the wall when getting railed in a men's bathroom, right?

intensesupernova · 04-16-2012, 12:24 PM

I love it!

jht3 · 04-16-2012, 12:35 PM

did you realize BEFORE you pulled into the inspection bay? or did the inspector mention it?

reason i ask is one year i had my top lights covered, but my bumper lights were bare. because my bumper lights weren't switched with the high beams i was told they had to be covered. when i went to put my covers on, one snapped in half (old aged plastic) and the guy wouldn't let me duct tape it. made me come back the next day...with duct taped light covers

Mattzilla · 04-16-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpig70

I live in a state that doesn't require inspections

You live in the part of a state that doesn't require inspections.

Ol'Customcj7 · 04-16-2012, 12:37 PM

nice

Norm · 04-16-2012, 12:39 PM

I hope you kept in on for a while

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jht3

did you realize BEFORE you pulled into the inspection bay? or did the inspector mention it?

reason i ask is one year i had my top lights covered, but my bumper lights were bare. because my bumper lights weren't switched with the high beams i was told they had to be covered. when i went to put my covers on, one snapped in half (old aged plastic) and the guy wouldn't let me duct tape it. made me come back the next day...with duct taped light covers

The guys here love my jk. The desk dude reminded me. Also my 3rd brake light shorted sometime in the last few days and he came over and was like " I know that you would not overlook something like that seeing all the wiring and LEDs you have done. Can you fix that in 5 min while I have a smoke"

So I jumped it in like a min

GONRACIN · 04-16-2012, 12:58 PM

Quick thinking

I'm glad that here, I only need my junk inspected once, when you get plates for it....

Travis Waldher · 04-16-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcdoc14

Sorry, I don't like cock. I think those are designed so you can get closer to the wall when getting railed in a men's bathroom, right?

Says the guy that doesn't like sharing his hello kitty duct tape.

southernfriedcj8 · 04-16-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GONRACIN

Quick thinking

I'm glad that here, I only need my junk inspected once, when you get plates for it....

I'm thinking MORE regulation would be a good thing when it comes to you and a vehicle.

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Waldher

Says the guy that doesn't like sharing his hello kitty duct tape.

Or using it as Japanese school girl bait

Overbear · 04-16-2012, 01:29 PM

What is this inspection you talk of? Nothing like that here, I can drive down the road with 50 lights exposed (and get a ticket for it, stupid 4 lights only law).

wizard_Drd · 04-16-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcdoc14

Target

people borrow a lot less of it

I always wondered whose chainsaw this was

void_of_light · 04-16-2012, 01:49 PM

That's awesome.

I have always heard you could get a ticket for not having aux lights covered but never heard of it actually happening to anyone I know.

I doubt our state inspectors would be able to recognize an offroad light unless it was covered, and had a Big K and C written on it.

Pt_Ranger_V8 · 04-16-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by intensesupernova

I love it!

Enough to give it a dog?

maslin · 04-16-2012, 02:21 PM

That doesn't pass VA inspection either. It specifically says no temporary covers.

"I. Inspect for and reject if:
1. Vehicle has an auxiliary lamp being used for a purpose other than for which it was approved.
EXCEPTION: Any lighting device that is both covered and not illuminated, other than lamps required, shall not be considered for inspection. Fog and driving lamps mounted below the level of the regular headlamps must be checked for aim as outlined in subdivisions I 10 i and 11 g of this section if not covered.
NOTE: The covers shall be a type that would be installed as original equipment and not tape, paper bags, aluminum foil or similar materials per subdivision I 11g (2)."

From: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp...19VAC30-70-160

usmcdoc14 · 04-16-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by maslin

That doesn't pass VA inspection either. It specifically says no temporary covers.

"I. Inspect for and reject if:
1. Vehicle has an auxiliary lamp being used for a purpose other than for which it was approved.
EXCEPTION: Any lighting device that is both covered and not illuminated, other than lamps required, shall not be considered for inspection. Fog and driving lamps mounted below the level of the regular headlamps must be checked for aim as outlined in subdivisions I 10 i and 11 g of this section if not covered.
NOTE: The covers shall be a type that would be installed as original equipment and not tape, paper bags, aluminum foil or similar materials per subdivision I 11g (2)."

From: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp...19VAC30-70-160

the "OE" light covers did not exist for that product when I purchased it and then were offered after the fact

So I feel that Hello Kitty is an acceptable light cover for all LED light bars.

It is written, so it shall be done

Roverhound · 04-16-2012, 02:53 PM

I've had them threaten to fail me because my sunglasses were hanging off the rear view mirror.

Elwenil · 04-16-2012, 02:54 PM

I know in Virginia it used to be that you couldn't have any lights mounted above the headlamps uncovered. Years ago they couldn't even have wires run to them or you would get a ticket. Some areas you could get sway with stuff like that but around here the State Troopers would pull you and ticket you for it. Here in recent years the State has cracked down on the Inspection Stations letting stuff slide so many of them are going by the book and not letting you get sway with anything. Other stations understand some of the grey areas and will some stuff slide. Thankfully I can usually find a reasonable one as my PIAA light covers dried out and crumbled years ago, lol.

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usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,157	what happens when you forget your light covers So I forgot my light covers for my Virginia inspection. Anything above headlights requires a cover and I would instantly fail without one. Glad I keep a roll of this in the jeep __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight.

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G_P Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 139985 Location: Central CT (East Bumfuck) Posts: 288	Haha! Awesome. Where in the hell did you find Hello Kitty duck tape though? __________________ Sex is funny. Actually it's hilarious. Somewhere along the line, someone is going to fall off of a bed, hit their head on a lighting fixture, accidentally kick a midget or trip over a goat.:flipoff2:

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jht3 Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2163 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 348	did you realize BEFORE you pulled into the inspection bay? or did the inspector mention it? reason i ask is one year i had my top lights covered, but my bumper lights were bare. because my bumper lights weren't switched with the high beams i was told they had to be covered. when i went to put my covers on, one snapped in half (old aged plastic) and the guy wouldn't let me duct tape it. made me come back the next day...with duct taped light covers __________________ James

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GONRACIN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25322 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,074	Quick thinking I'm glad that here, I only need my junk inspected once, when you get plates for it.... __________________ ----In 5/16" chain we trust---- I can operate any vehicle beyond it's limits

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void_of_light Who stole my title? Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70825 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 718	That's awesome. I have always heard you could get a ticket for not having aux lights covered but never heard of it actually happening to anyone I know. I doubt our state inspectors would be able to recognize an offroad light unless it was covered, and had a Big K and C written on it.

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maslin Wrench Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 155375 Location: Missoula Posts: 184	That doesn't pass VA inspection either. It specifically says no temporary covers. "I. Inspect for and reject if: 1. Vehicle has an auxiliary lamp being used for a purpose other than for which it was approved. EXCEPTION: Any lighting device that is both covered and not illuminated, other than lamps required, shall not be considered for inspection. Fog and driving lamps mounted below the level of the regular headlamps must be checked for aim as outlined in subdivisions I 10 i and 11 g of this section if not covered. NOTE: The covers shall be a type that would be installed as original equipment and not tape, paper bags, aluminum foil or similar materials per subdivision I 11g (2)." From: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp...19VAC30-70-160

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Roverhound Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31971 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 399	I've had them threaten to fail me because my sunglasses were hanging off the rear view mirror. __________________ Boosting my post count, one flame at a time. I am offended by people taking offense. Not saying you shouldn't be offended, just saying that it causes me offense when others get offended by the offensive. Please respect my rights to be offended by your offense. Last edited by Roverhound; 04-16-2012 at 02:53 PM.

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Elwenil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41063 Location: Covington, VA Posts: 5,789	I know in Virginia it used to be that you couldn't have any lights mounted above the headlamps uncovered. Years ago they couldn't even have wires run to them or you would get a ticket. Some areas you could get sway with stuff like that but around here the State Troopers would pull you and ticket you for it. Here in recent years the State has cracked down on the Inspection Stations letting stuff slide so many of them are going by the book and not letting you get sway with anything. Other stations understand some of the grey areas and will some stuff slide. Thankfully I can usually find a reasonable one as my PIAA light covers dried out and crumbled years ago, lol. __________________ 1988 Dodge AW450 Ramcharger - 318TBI - NP435 - NP205 - D60s

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