[jmasters]

Ok Dumb ?

Yesterday I pulled into a business with nice reflective windows and noticed that no lights were on the front of my RAM.

Do we not have DRL's ?

I have a 2014 Bighorn with the standard non projector lights.

 

[rcmpvet]

I am not totally sure of the switch configuration for U.S.A. vehicles, however you can cover the sensor located TDC where the windshield meets the dash and put your lights on Auto. It is no DRLs per se but will function the same way.

Otherwise you may have to go to your dealer and have them reconfigure your vehicle to Canadian Standards regrading DRLs. This will require a flash on their part.

 

[BigHorn14]

Just like rcmpvet said, I went to my dealer and asked and if you want they can flash it and turn them on, I believe they set it to Canadian mode for that function. I did not have it done because I didn't think it was worth the labor rates right now.

 

[jmasters]

I thought DRL's were federal law now in U.S

 

[Rusty289]

On the trucks with projector headlights the DRLs are just the fron amber marker lights.

Not sure about the other models but wouldn't they be the same?

 

[Monster5601]

On the trucks with projector headlights the DRLs are just the fron amber marker lights.

Actually it is the front turn signal LEDs.

 

[Rusty289]

Actually it is the front turn signal LEDs.

Yep, same thing.

Just not sure about the trucks without projector headlights if they do the same or not.

 

[GTyankee]

My business requires that my headlights be on when i am Escorting a truck with a Oversize Load, many States have this written into Law
Also in my State, there are Highways that have signs that read Safety Corridor headlights have to be on 7/24, violation costs $213. + court costs. It is also a Point against your drivers license.

So i keep my that little dash mounted dome covered & the headlight switch is on Auto

notice the headlights, this company is in Mississippi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKQeFrKov-g

 

[DarthRam]

My business requires that my headlights be on when i am Escorting a truck with a Oversize Load, many States have this written into Law
Also in my State, there are Highways that have signs that read Safety Corridor headlights have to be on 7/24, violation costs $213. + court costs. It is also a Point against your drivers license.

So i keep my that little dash mounted dome covered & the headlight switch is on Auto

notice the headlights, this company is in Mississippi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKQeFrKov-g

The sign says "Daylight Headlight Section" so technically the DRLs would not be legal in this instance correct?

 

[Stuball]

The sign says "Daylight Headlight Section" so technically the DRLs would not be legal in this instance correct?

I don't see why DRLs would not be legal on Daylight Headlight Sections. Daytime Running Lamps serve one purpose: that is, not to see with, but to be seen by opposing traffic. Daylight Headlight Sections are in place for exactly the same reason: so drivers can better see opposing traffic.

However, it is not me, but the law that gets to provide the interpretation.

 

[GTyankee]

I would think ultimately it would be up to the Judge or Magistrate
The police officer may disagree, depending on the type of day they are having

I actually did not pay the fine in full, the Judge listened to my explanation about it only making sense that i thought all new vehicles had DRLs, because Chevy has had them at least from 1999 & the Judge said that his & his wife's Fords had them too.
He let me pay $55 if i plead guilty, i still had to pay court costs & i received the Point against my Commercial Drivers License.
In California you can't go to Traffic School to get the Point removed if you have a CDL

 

[Bushmaster]

Yep, same thing.

Just not sure about the trucks without projector headlights if they do the same or not.

Quad headlights use the highbeam at a reduced intensity for the DRL's.