LED light bars are awesome — but use them wrong and you'll get a ticket. Here are the 5 mistakes to AVOID: ❌ 1. Using light bars on public roads → Cover them when not off-roading. Many states require covers. ❌ 2. Wiring directly to the battery → Always use a relay + switch. Di...
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LED light bars are awesome — but use them wrong and you'll get a ticket.
Here are the 5 mistakes to AVOID:
❌ 1. Using light bars on public roads → Cover them when not off-roading. Many states require covers.
❌ 2. Wiring directly to the battery → Always use a relay + switch. Direct wiring = fire risk.
❌ 3. Mounting above the windshield → Check your state's height limit. Many cap it at 42 inches.
❌ 4. Choosing cheap knockoff bars → They flicker, overheat, and fail IP67 waterproofing tests. Not worth the $20 savings.
❌ 5. Forgetting to aim them → Unaimed light bars blind other drivers. Take 5 minutes to aim properly.
✅ DO THIS INSTEAD: → Buy DOT-approved bars → Use a wiring harness with relay → Check local laws before installing → Aim lights at a wall, 25 feet away
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