kevip6 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Hi all, Off to Lemans Wednesday morning and just wanted to check if I need to adjust my headlights? It's a 2010 Focus with HID lights and I can switch them to mask for driving on the right but I'm not planning to drive at night. Do they check them at border control at all (on the channel tunnel) or is it spot checks when out there? I need to remove both headlights to adjust so it's not too straightforward. I have all the other kit they require (triangle, high vis, breathaliser, etc.. ) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've done circa 4 trips in tin top to Northern France and one trip to Le Mans in the Westie. Never had lights checked. Did get a tug at a toll booth in the Westie but only wanted to check my docs and breathalyse me. I'd worry not! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Take some tape with you, but if you arent out at night dont worry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 No one checks UK vehicles for lights or all the extra stuff you need to take. I always forget most of the stuff your supposed to do, usually the lights but rare drive at night. The AA do list the requirements on their website if you're keen. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan France Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 According to Lexus the LED headlamps on my wife’s car are classed as “flat” and don’t need any adjustment. I’ve often wondered how I would explain that to a non English speaking gendarme. Never been stopped in lots of trips so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryathome Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You will need them on driving during the day. Bad weather headlights on, tunnels etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 09/06/2018 at 20:17, kevip6 said: Do they check them at border control at all They don't check passports properly at border control. The chances of a minimum wage border control womble knowing the law on headlights is slim and actually giving a damn about them is zero... Been to Le Mans loads in the Westfield. I think I used beam deflectors once 'cos it was my first time... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL290005 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 ive been going to Le Mans for years but not this year (thats another story) never used headlight deflectors and we have been pulled a few times at customs they are more interested in swabbing the steering wheel have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, CL290005 said: never used headlight deflectors and we have been pulled a few times at customs they are more interested in swabbing the steering wheel Let them swab away. All they'll find on mine hopefully is remains of factor 50 and sweat . They even breathalyzed me last year at a toll both , with their own tester (must have been a wealthy region) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 10 hours ago, IanK (Bagpuss) said: They even breathalyzed me last year at a toll both Toll both? Sacré bleu! Stick to the N138. No toll booths, friendly locals and good coffee, plus the occasional speed trap but they're usually easy to spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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