Previously, it was proposed that Xenon lights be banned because apparently they pose a significant hazard to other road users, causing them to be blinded because they are too bright. This raised a question as many cars have Xenon lights these days, not just luxury cars like BMWs and Mercedes Benz but even the Honda Civic 2.0, Nissan Latio 1.8 and our very own Waja R3 MME Edition.
But now, Road Transport Department enforcement director Salim Parlan says the ban will only affect cars retrofitted with HID kits, not cars that come with the system from factory. This is a bit hard to enforce as there are some cars that have two variants, one with HID and one without, how do you enforce this? The Civic 1.8 has normal halogen bulbs while the Civic 2.0 has HID bulbs, the same with the Nissan Latio.
I believe that Xenon headlamps should not be banned, but only certain colour temperatures that pose a hazard to car’s own driver should be banned. Some of the higher bluish colour temps can cause fatigue, plus they aren’t particularly useful in the rain. Plus, proper alignment of the HID bulb to ensure the shine does not get into the way of other road users should be done.
Some HID users opt for the cheaper HID kits which only have the low beam, so they usually align it somewhere in the middle of low beam and high beam to make up for the lack of a high beam. You should get a proper Bi-Xenon system with both low and high beam, and align them appropriately.
Best is to retrofit a HID kit with a projector lense system into your reflector headlamps because projectors have been designed in such a way that the beam is cut off on the sides, making sure it only shines the path in front of you and does not get into the eyes of the drivers coming from the opposite direction.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments reveal mixed opinions on the proposed ban of retrofitted HID lights, with many criticizing improper installation and misalignment as the main hazards, not the technology itself. Several emphasize that factory-fitted HIDs with proper auto-leveling and reflectors are safer, and disagreements center around enforcement challenges, differentiating original from aftermarket lights, and the importance of proper alignment. Some argue that poorly aligned or high-wattage HID lights cause glare and blindness, while others believe a well-installed HID is safe. Overall, the sentiment highlights frustration with illegal retrofits, poor headlight maintenance, and enforcement issues, with calls for regulations focusing on proper alignment and factory-approved systems rather than outright bans. There is concern that misuse and misalignment, not HID technology, cause the safety issues.