From January 1, installing such headlights in winter will immediately deprive your license – almost every driver has it

Modern cars are equipped with LED optics, which are not only aesthetically attractive, but also functional. LEDs provide bright illumination, improving visibility at night and in bad weather. Car owners are replacing halogen lamps with LEDs in an effort to improve appearance and improve safety. However, such modification is not always legal and safe.

Incorrect LED settings can blind oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of accidents. In Russia, the traffic police can draw up a protocol under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for driving a car with faulty devices. The driver may be deprived of his license for up to a year, and the equipment may be dismantled.

After the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated June 25, 2019, deprivation of rights is possible only for non-compliance…