While there is no provision in the adrs that state you cannot have light bars mounted to the roof each state s road authority can make the call themselves over whether it s illegal or not.
Roof mounted lights nsw.
Another dumb nsw rule.
About 15 years ago a mate of mine from nsw while in central qld got defected for having roof mounted lights on his ute.
Avoid lights that may dazzle.
Placing additional forward facing driving lights which do not protrude upwards or outwards from your bullbar 1 is legal but something which protrudes from the top of the bullbar 2 is not legal nor are lights positioned on the roof or roof rack 3 or on a sports bar if you re driving a ute 4.
If you are dazzled by glaring or high beam lights look to the left side of the road and drive to the left of your lane slow down or pull over until your eyes recover.
Nsw roads and maritime services is a little late to the party but has finally released the new amended laws surrounding the fitment of led light bars.
Do not use or allow any light fitted to your vehicle to dazzle another road user.
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Avoid looking at the headlights of oncoming vehicles.
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Nsw road rule laws stick with adr13.
I have been mounting lights on the roof of just about every vehicle i have owned for the last 35 years and here are some mounting suggestions.
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Not bad considering here in qld it has never been illegal to have roof mounted lights.
All roof mounted lights must also be covered not clear covers in day light which covers for led lights bars pretty much don t exist so that also adds to the killing of having them mounted upstairs.
The light or lights must not be fitted or be used in any way that is likely to dazzle another road user and must be installed in a way that the light produced does not cause the driver of the vehicle discomfort either directly or by reflection.
If you ve got a ute with only one reverse light you ll be able to install a light bar down low as your second.
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They must also be mounted no lower than 250mm off the ground and no higher than 1200mm.
While previously the law dictated that auxiliary driving lights must be fitted in pairs nsw residents now can run with just one led light bar if so desired.