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Are ultra bright replacement headight bulbs legal?

I bought Philips White Vision Ultra replacement bulbs (for headlights and side lights) for my Ford Fusion 2006, from Euro Car Parts. These tend more towards the light blue part of the spectrum than yellow and are a straight swap, giving greater beam reach and better visibility.

Haven't fitted these yet because I read somewhere that bulbs that are not standard replacements may not meet the Road Traffic Act and Insurance company expectations, even though they would increase night visibility and safety.

Would appreciate your views on this matter - fit or don't fit?

Asked on 2 December 2024 by Gerald

Answered by David Ross
The Philips UK website states that WhiteVision ultra bulbs are '100% road legal' and are ECE approved, so by this measure you should experience no issues. However you may wish to check with your insurer in case they have a specific policy regarding headlight bulbs.
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