"mono sect" wrote

Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around, as
anyone else, living in FLA?


I wonder if this means:
(a) that the state hasn't approved them for manufacture and/or sale of new
trailers,
(b) that law enforcement will ticket the use of them if they observe them on
the highway
(c) both
(d)neither

I would think, in practical terms - (a) only. I wouldn't think a cop would
distinguish or ticket any form of functioning trailer lights - as long as
they appear to be functional and adequate for the purpose. JMHO, and really
I don't know.

I do know that where I live all the traffic lights have switched over to
LED. All new custom emergency vehicles, like fire and EMS trucks, are
spec'ing LED tail lights. For both, they are more expensive up front, but
felt to be worth it because they are not only less maintenance intensive,
but felt to be safer because of significantly quicker "light up" when
activated compared to a filament light. I'm seeing more and more commercial
trucks with LED tail lights as well.

If they're more waterproof (I mean less susceptible to the problems caused
by submersion), I'll switch next time I need new tail lights in my boat
trailer, regardless of official regulations - back to my opinion above.
--
Cam