Headlight Changeover for Europe

55NF · Post by **55NF** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:51 pm

Can the headlights on the X5 (2011) be changed over for driving in mainland europe? or do I have to use those stickers ?

Driving to Poland next week and then the South of France in June.

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:00 pm

Im quite sure if you have xenons that you dont need to do anything, im sure some will comfirm this.

squeaky2 · Post by **squeaky2** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:07 am

Handbook is in the car but i thought the new zenons had a flat light pattern so that there is no changover on them.........cant guarantee that though

Dont forget the yellow jackets and the breathalyser kits for france though.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:06 am

Breathalyser is in from June (I think) but is not being enforced until November. Odd I agree but I have read that in a couple of places. With regard to hi vis, I read also that it is only required by law for the driver, warning triangle is a must but bulb kit not legal requirement but recommend as driving with a light out is illegal. The French are an odd bunch.
Is this how others read it too?
Please feel free to correct if I'm talking outa my arse

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X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:41 am

From our very own Forum

Also note that speed camera detectors are illegal too...

55NF · Post by **55NF** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:15 pm

[quote=""Minda""]Im quite sure if you have xenons that you dont need to do anything, im sure some will comfirm this.[/quote]

You're right , confirmed in handbook now I've found it!

Kanza · Post by **Kanza** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:07 am

[quote=""X5Sport""]From our very own Forum

Also note that speed camera detectors are illegal too...

[/quote]

Same in Spain. No radar detectors
A bulb kit two triangles and two hi vis jackets min and they must be accessible from inside the car.

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Kanza · Post by **Kanza** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:08 am

[quote=""55NF""][quote=""Minda""]Im quite sure if you have xenons that you dont need to do anything, im sure some will comfirm this.[/quote]

You're right , confirmed in handbook now I've found it![/quote]

I would keep that handbook handy in the car in case you need to prove that..

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