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Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:51 pm
by 55NF
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.
Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:00 pm
by Minda
Im quite sure if you have xenons that you dont need to do anything, im sure some will comfirm this.
Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:07 am
by squeaky2
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.
Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:06 am
by Rusty
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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Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:41 am
by X5Sport
From our very own
Forum
Also note that speed camera detectors are
illegal too...
Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:15 pm
by 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!
Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:07 am
by Kanza
[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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Re: Headlight Changeover for Europe
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:08 am
by Kanza
[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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