Traffic Dept Warns Strict Action Against Non-Compliant Headlights and Horns

Kathmandu. The Department of Transport Management has warned of strict action against those who install headlights and horns different from those specified by the manufacturer and against standards. The department, issuing a public notice, has alerted all vehicle owners and drivers not to illegally change lights and horns.

According to the department, in recent times, it has been observed that powerful lights outside the technical specifications of the manufacturing company are being installed near the headlight area or other parts of vehicles. The department has stated that such bright lights cause dazzling to the eyes of other drivers and pedestrians on the road and increase the risk of accidents.

Similarly, according to Section 39 of the Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2049, no modification of any kind can be made to vehicles without the approval of the concerned office. The department has also set specific limits for light intensity and horn sound as per the 'Vehicle Inspection/Testing Standards 2074'.

It is mentioned that the intensity of light for low or dim beam headlights should be between 15,000 to 30,000 candela. Similarly, for high beam headlights, each lamp should be less than 1,00,000 candela. The department has stated that the total intensity of all four headlights should be less than 2,00,000 candela.

The sound of the horn should be between a minimum of 90 dB and a maximum of 112 dB, and the installation of pressure horns and other horns producing loud sounds is completely prohibited.

The department has stated in its notice, 'If vehicles are operated with lights and horns installed in violation of the said provisions, strict action will be taken according to the prevailing laws and regulations.' The department has stated that this step has been taken to further strengthen road safety and minimize potential accidents.