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Dream Weaver · 19th February 2007, 19:23

How many people have been convicted for using an aftermarket HID kit though? From what i've seen its a lax ruling that isn't enforced or policed at all. If it was we'd hear stories about it all the time.

I would imagine that 99% of cars on UK roads fall foul of certain DOT rulings that aren't set in stone or policed.

They need to clear it up, in the same way they have for the idiots that use mobiles whilst driving.

The gov't/DVLA need to make it clear now if its causing such big problems. As it is, you can buy a HID conversion kit anywhere, and there must be plenty of people using them. If, as TT pointed out, insurance is void with these kits fitted, then its a nationwide problem - if said driver writes off your new Civic and has a HID kit which voids the insurance, then its likely you won't get any money for it.

So far, i've seen nothing except the "sensational" Auto Express video, and some DOT message from the MG Rover forum which anyone could make up - funnily enough there is nothing on the DFT website about HID or Xenon lights.

I just find it odd that something apparently illegal and dangerous, can pass an MOT, be bought from anywhere in the UK, has thousands of people using them, and no stories of convictions or death by HID in any media.

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Dream Weaver Valve Cap Join Date: 29th January 2007 Location: Lancs Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	How many people have been convicted for using an aftermarket HID kit though? From what i've seen its a lax ruling that isn't enforced or policed at all. If it was we'd hear stories about it all the time. I would imagine that 99% of cars on UK roads fall foul of certain DOT rulings that aren't set in stone or policed. They need to clear it up, in the same way they have for the idiots that use mobiles whilst driving. The gov't/DVLA need to make it clear now if its causing such big problems. As it is, you can buy a HID conversion kit anywhere, and there must be plenty of people using them. If, as TT pointed out, insurance is void with these kits fitted, then its a nationwide problem - if said driver writes off your new Civic and has a HID kit which voids the insurance, then its likely you won't get any money for it. So far, i've seen nothing except the "sensational" Auto Express video, and some DOT message from the MG Rover forum which anyone could make up - funnily enough there is nothing on the DFT website about HID or Xenon lights. I just find it odd that something apparently illegal and dangerous, can pass an MOT, be bought from anywhere in the UK, has thousands of people using them, and no stories of convictions or death by HID in any media.