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Is It Illegal to drive with 1 headlight? Edited.. Meet Captain Supra of the 7 seas...


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Nope I gain nothing from this other than being dragged into an argument where I simply stated dont drive it is the simplest solution.

This seems to have gone slightly off topic :roll:

 

I think in this case, we should listen to the expert, rather than make assumptions.

 

Op, I think you'll be fine, Benjy thinks 'knows' so too. But I guess the answer is, if you're happy to drive without the headlight fitted, do it!

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Sorry to make a topic that has caused a little up raw... So we feel that Using my car at 8 in the morning to drive 4 miles to work and to park in a residential area and then come 6 in the evening to drive back home. All day light is ok..

 

Reason I asked is I see alot of members modify there headlight to make an air induction hole.. In some cases I have seen members have a fibreglass insert so there driing about minus 1 headlight all the time..

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I can get one of my boys to hook me up with one of them :D

 

Malcolm if you are concerned about leaving a gaping hole it might be worth putting a wanted post up to see if anyone local to you has a headlight spare you could borrow. Saves you the hassle if you are pulled over, no headache and simple solution to the problem. :)

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Well, now the manhood measuring game seems to be done with (by which I mean, you have both given your opinion/expert advice, and IT IS DONE WITH) I would like to say, from my experience you will probably be fine.

I have (on a few occasions) had my headlight vent in during day time hours, and never had a problem. I have even chatted to a police officer about said headlight vent, and the fact I made it myself (he was impressed :)) and nothing was said.

 

However.....

 

I did have a headlight vent fitted (it is made from a headlight, it's in my project thread somewhere) not just a gaping hole.

 

My advice is, do what you think is the right thing. If you are worried about driving it with no headlight in, then I think you have answered your own question.

If you think it wil be fine, then do it.

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Sorry to make a topic that has caused a little up raw... So we feel that Using my car at 8 in the morning to drive 4 miles to work and to park in a residential area and then come 6 in the evening to drive back home. All day light is ok..

 

Reason I asked is I see alot of members modify there headlight to make an air induction hole.. In some cases I have seen members have a fibreglass insert so there driing about minus 1 headlight all the time..

 

Most of us only do that during daytime hours, and if I think there is a risk of it getting dark, I have the headlight in the Supra with me, so I can fit it if needed.

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There are laws against having sharp edges on the front of cars too. This is why you have to tape up a broken light or window before driving.

 

Indeed, but with the bonnet shut, it's just a hole. It doesn't protrude, so technically it's ok.

 

For the sake of your engine bay, I'd cover it up. Even if it's with a bin bag and masking tape.

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