Failed VA state inspection because there’s no DOT stamp on LED headlights

[zdr]

that must have been some low end insurance. Ive never heard of anything like this before though. That is kinda crazy!

Sorry, the insurance covered it, but his insurance, not the guy that backed into him.

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[Hennessey17]

I've lived in Illinois and Wisconsin, and I can't remember my lights ever being inspected that closely... they've checked to make sure they work, but they've never popped the hood looking for stickers.

 

[JABCAT]

I just looked at my 2019 JL unlimited (all OEM) and do not see DOT on the lights. The Honda parked next to it has the DOT stamping.

I just can't imagine an inspection station going to those lengths unless you roll into the station barely looking like a Wrangler due to all the bling. I.E. you bought all the Alibaba and Amazon $20 accessories.

I had an inspection station fail my JKU because of the JW Speaker tail lights that had the DOT stamp right on them but had clear lenses with red led lights. The manager of the station insisted that all vehicles had to have red tail light lenses. When I asked about and showed pictures of Lexus, Toyota, Corvettes, etc. that all came with oem clear tail lights, he said he would fail those too. Sometimes the employees at these stations aren't fully aware or knowledgable about the state's actual laws.

 

[Maverick909]

Sorry, the insurance covered it, but his insurance, not the guy that backed into him.

oh that freaking blows!.

 

[TheRaven]

Go to a different inspection station.

I have had similar issues in the past...one time my Tahoe was failed due to the grille guard at a dealer that had been passing it for years before that. All of a sudden my grille guard was illegal. I told them straight up "ok, guess it's time to find a new dealer". Went to the GMC dealer down the street and they told me there was no problem with the grille guard. Been getting inspected there ever since.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I just looked at my 2019 JL unlimited (all OEM) and do not see DOT on the lights. The Honda parked next to it has the DOT stamping.

I just can't imagine an inspection station going to those lengths unless you roll into the station barely looking like a Wrangler due to all the bling. I.E. you bought all the Alibaba and Amazon $20 accessories.

My 2018 JLUR with halogen headlights has the markings at the top of the lens. I don't recall seeing a factory headlight without it.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I always go to the quick oil change places. They just want to get you in and out. Other shops look for reasons to sell you items to pass if they can find anything. Here there a places that do business as “inspection stations”. They will sell and install you all the stuff you need to pass, at a hefty price.

 

[roaniecowpony]

From FMVSS 108
S7.Headlighting requirements.S7.1Each passenger car, multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, and bus manufactured on or after September 1, 1994, shall be equipped with a headlighting system designed to conform to the requirements of S7.3, S7.4, S7.5, or S7.6.S7.2(a)The lens of each original and replacement equipment headlamp, and of each original equipment and replacement equipment beam contributor shall be marked with the symbol “DOT” either horizontally or vertically which shall constitute the certification required by 49 U.S.C. 30115.(b) The lens of each headlamp and of each beam contributor manufactured on or after December 1, 1989, to which paragraph (a) of this section applies shall be marked with the name and/or trademark registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of the manufacturer of such headlamp or beam contributor, or its importer, or any manufacturer of a vehicle equipped with such headlamp or beam contributor. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the marking of any such name and/or trademark by one who is not the owner, unless the owner has consented to it.(c) Each headlamp and beam contributor to which paragraph (a) of this section applies shall be marked with its voltage and with its part or trade number.(d) Unless stated otherwise, a tolerance of ±1/4 degree is permitted during photometric performance tests for any headlamp or beam contributor, and the test points 10U-90U shall be measured from the normally exposed surface of the lens face. The term ‘aiming plane’ means ‘aiming reference plane’ or an appropriate vertical plane defined by the manufacturer as required in S7.7.1.(e) Each replacement headlamp lens with seal, provided in accordance with S5.8.11, when installed according to the lens manufacturer's instructions on an integral beam or replaceable bulb headlamp, shall not cause the headlamp to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this standard. Each replacement headlamp lens shall be marked with the symbol “DOT”, either horizontally or vertically, to constitute certification. Each replacement headlamp lens shall also be marked with the manufacturer and the part or trade number of the headlamp for which it is intended, and with the name and/or trademark of the lens manufacturer or importer that is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the marking of any such name and/or trademark by one who is not the owner, unless the owner has consented to it.

 

[Jeepsmashin]

Buy cheap lights that would pass then change back after passing. Idk if that could be a option

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