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Do I need beam converters for driving in France?

Does a Ford focus Titanium X Edition 2018 with LED headlights need headlamp deflectors for driving in France or can I adjust them in settings? Can’t find the answer in the vehicle handbook.

Asked on 31 July 2024 by Kathleen

Answered by David Ross
The specific requirements can vary depending on the specification of your vehicle, but if your headlights produce a flat beam rather than the older style 'kick-up' that illuminates the left-hand-side of the road, no adjustment should be necessary. Some versions of the Focus are fitted with adaptive LEDs which give you the option to change the pattern for left-hand-drive or right-hand-drive, but if your model is not fitted with adaptive LEDs then beam deflectors are likely to be required.
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