Disconnecting day light running lights on pickup?

[Pilatus]

Would it be illegal to disconnect daylight running lights on a pickup?
I only ask as day light running lights on a dark coloured pickup let trespassers,poachers, hare coursers and thieves know you are about ,there by allowing them all to scarper before one has a chance to creep up on them to ask what they are doing or to get reg number of vehicle.

 

[Farmer Roy]

Would it pass MOT if standard lighting equipment wasn’t working ?
Probably best to ask relevant government dept or their website with current requirements.
Or ask an experienced MOT man who has up to date knowledge of all the regulations ?

You could probably put a switch in to turn off when required ?

What you really need is an EV, then they wouldn’t hear you either

 

[kiwi pom]

Would it be illegal to disconnect daylight running lights on a pickup?
I only ask as day light running lights on a dark coloured pickup let trespassers,poachers, hare coursers and thieves know you are about ,there by allowing them all to scarper before one has a chance to creep up on them to ask what they are doing or to get reg number of vehicle.

Get a long range rifle with a good scope, then you don't have to creep up on them

 

[dunkie]

Depending on make a non UK spec light switch/stalk can be fitted, might need software fix by dealer but its been done.

 

[nick...]

Must be possible to put a switch in the circuit.as an auto leccy.I thought all vehicles had to have day time lights by law.
nick...

 

[ewald]

Generally it is illegal to disable a safety device on machinery used for work - would this apply to road use?
I would go for the switching option mentioned above as you have a valid reason - would be better if it had an ‘on’ default when you restarted (to make sure it wasn’t left off accidentally)

 

[Al R]

What make is it? I’m sure my 14 plate Isuzu if I turn the lights one notch it turns them off?

 

[MrNoo]

MOT failure if perm disabled, have them on my Isuzu, mine do go off when handbrake is engaged but agree with you, they are a right pain in the backside when having a drive around late at night with the rifle

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Put a relay in and a discreet switch on the dash, as above many vehicles kill the running lights with the switch on the first click

 

[Paddington]

Black gaffer tape

 

[Bury the Trash]

Internet search engines have the answer if you cant work it out for yourself.

How to Turn Off Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights, or DRLs, are a safety feature that statistics claim make driving safer. They increase visibility, especially during dusk and dawn. There are negatives to the use of DRLs. One of the obvious ones is that the continued use of DRLs shortens the life of the bulbs used. It...

itstillruns.com

If they were so interested in making visability safety stuff why ( relevant to this part of the World ) even offer grey coloured cars?

Joined up thinking ( other wise known as simple thought processes or common sense) is what is lacking in a lot of people.

 

[Farmer Roy]

Internet search engines have the answer if you cant work it out for yourself.

How to Turn Off Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights, or DRLs, are a safety feature that statistics claim make driving safer. They increase visibility, especially during dusk and dawn. There are negatives to the use of DRLs. One of the obvious ones is that the continued use of DRLs shortens the life of the bulbs used. It...

itstillruns.com

If they were so interested in making visability safety stuff why ( relevant to this part of the World ) even offer grey coloured cars?

Joined up thinking ( other wise known as simple thought processes or common sense) is what is lacking in a lot of people.

Not just relevant to your part of the world

we have same issues with dark cars, especially grey / black, being virtually invisible on the open road on a black bitumen surface . . .

just one of the reasons I always buy white

 

[Sid]

Not just relevant to your part of the world

we have same issues with dark cars, especially grey / black, being virtually invisible on the open road on a black bitumen surface . . .

just one of the reasons I always buy white

Ex FIL said same about when they stopped putting chrome on cars. At least the sun would reflect off the car somewhere and dazzle you!
He had an old Ford Falcon (Granada in UK )

 

[Goweresque]

On my 61 plate Golf there is a complicated process by which you can disable the daylight running lights, by going into the digital display settings menus. Trouble is you have to do it every time you turn the ignition on so you tend to leave them on. So I don't think its illegal to disable them otherwise the process wouldn't be there.

 

[nick...]

On my 61 plate Golf there is a complicated process by which you can disable the daylight running lights, by going into the digital display settings menus. Trouble is you have to do it every time you turn the ignition on so you tend to leave them on. So I don't think its illegal to disable them otherwise the process wouldn't be there.

That probably sounds right and is a complicated procedure to deter people from doing it.I have a switch in my hilux to disable the start stop nonsense which I turn of every time I start it.
nick...

 

[Lincsman]

What make is it? I’m sure my 14 plate Isuzu if I turn the lights one notch it turns them off?

Does that not just put the side lights on instead?

 

[Al R]

Does that not just put the side lights on instead?

Could be but it’s dark I know that, handy on backroads I know that much

 

[Courier]

Front daylight running lights are DANGEROUS - So many folk seem to think they are suitable for running in fog, when the most important lights to be showing are the ones at the rear which in most, if not all, cases, do NOT come on until sidelights have been selected as well !

Maybe approach your quarry in reverse ?

 

[Cowabunga]

You could switch the sidelights on, which are way less bright than the DRL's, but still probably too much light, plus it switches the rear red lights on.
I really wouldn't risk driving around country roads in near darkness with no lights, just in case.

 

[davidroberts30]

MOT failure if perm disabled, have them on my Isuzu, mine do go off when handbrake is engaged but agree with you, they are a right pain in the backside when having a drive around late at night with the rifle

just drive it with handrake up 1 click