Very often the question pops up in my personal messages about what to do now with “legalization”? What to do with the fact that a person has installed lenses/wash/automatic corrector for himself and it seems that all that remains is to legalize it... and then again, they cancel this opportunity...
Let's think.
First of all, I myself would like to understand why many people are flocking to “legitimize”, if before this 90% of people drove simply with lenses and no one cared, and as soon as the news reached them that it was impossible to legitimize, then immediately everything was a betrayal, they say Will they deprive me of my rights, they say they will hunt me?..
Guys, the situation is when you...
-The lenses are worth it and they can be legalized, but you forget about it
or
-The lenses are worth it, but they cannot be legalized
...equally outlawed! Finally understand this!
Therefore, there is no need to start worrying more now than before! Essentially nothing has changed
The fact that now no one wants to take on the responsibility of legitimizing the re-equipment is not a final measure, as it seems to me, but simply another transfer of responsibilities from a state organization to a private one. The same thing that happened once with the technical inspection. Now they will think and think and transfer this responsibility to private owners.
So what should we do now? Xenon is no longer possible at all if it doesn't come from the factory?
Let's consider several options.
Option 1. “If everything is okay.”
If you are driving your car towards a traffic police officer, you have a pleasant white-yellow light, it is in the lens and does not blind anyone, plus you have headlight washer nozzles elegantly sticking out of your bumper, then guys, I very, very, very much doubt it. that the employee will suspect you that your xenon is abnormal. Perhaps the traffic cop himself is the owner of the same car and he knows that you don’t have anything like that coming from the factory even in the richest configuration, but from a purely human perspective he will understand that the work put into the car is not just for nothing, and you made it for yourself good light without forgetting about other participants traffic. If the situation is such that the employee is a pike perch, then the pike perch will most likely take the mower and you will move on, because all pike perches are corrupt.
Option 2. “Prove it!”
If you are stopped by an employee OUTSIDE stationary post, which means he has MUST be the reason (orientation or visually detected violation) of the stop. Don’t be lazy and Google the whole list of reasons yourself. Now we are only considering XENON.
So, let's say an employee stops you because of xenon. How can he visually understand that you have xenon even though you have a lens?
1. Glare (can happen if you have the high beam on, the lens is not adjusted or the lens is HALOGEN)
2. Bluish light, or even blue (maybe if you have a cheap Chinese xenon)
3. The ignition process is in progress (they turned on the xenon when they saw the employee. Problem, if you have, again, Chinese xenon. Two seconds will be enough for the staff member.)
4. The lamp is visible (this does not work with the lens, it only works with the reflector. If you have xenon in the reflector, then simply give your license to the employee right away)
There is no glare from proper xenon. Blueness from good lamps and there are no blocks. Ignition of good blocks takes 2-3 seconds. The lamp is not visible in the lens. Conclusion: he cannot visually determine the violation! NO WAY! Hence the consequence: there is no reason for the stop, and the stop is illegal.
Option 3. “A good little girl protects her rights.”
Let’s say you were asked to open the hood to check the VIN number and “accidentally” found the ignition units. Here, guys, I want to draw your attention to the fact that it is your fault. Blocks NEED TO HIDE under the headlights. But the employee no longer has the right to remove the headlights from the car, therefore, there are no blocks, therefore, there is no xenon.
Option 4. “We fight to the end.”
Let's say you were burned with blocks. There are few chances here, but there are still two ways.
Way 1.
This is an alternative optics and it is installed on a car that is no longer in production. I don’t understand anything about its design, I’m not required to provide a certificate (an interesting contradiction, right? It can’t be legitimized, but you can use optics from an alternative manufacturer). If the headlights are redesigned correctly, they look like alternative optics. But some people farm in such a way that everything is clear even without removing the headlights and opening the hood (for example, fans of peepholes made from diode strips).
Way 2.
I have xenon D5S 28 W and it does not require headlight washers. Even if they call technical supervision, they are unlikely to be able to prove that your unit provides 7 W more power to the lamp than it should. And, if you have a Chinese unit, then God forbid it will get 25 W.
I would also like to draw your attention to the fact that some companies that sell lenses provide certificate of conformity for products. Such a certificate may possibly save your rights, so when purchasing lenses ALWAYS ask the seller for it and then carry this piece of paper in the glove compartment. Which sellers can provide one, I can answer in a PM, because I don’t do advertising.
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To summarize, I will say the main axioms that are important to remember.
1. Xenon may be the cause of the shutdown, but cannot be proven if the conditions I described above are met. Therefore, it can be a legal reason for a stop and an illegal reason for a stop at the same time. This is Russia baby.
2. You can’t convert the optics, but you can install alternative optics on your car, which is essentially a conversion that you can’t do, but you can install alternative optics... and so on ad infinitum))) This is Russia, baby.
3. Do not forget to change the markings on the headlight during retrofitting. First of all, the technical supervisors look at it, and only then ask questions!
(extract from the article:
1.3.13 Destructions and cracks of the lenses of light devices and the installation of optical elements additional to the design of the light device (including colorless or painted optical parts and films) are not allowed.
This requirement does not apply to optical elements intended to correct the light beam of headlights in order to bring it into compliance with the requirements of this technical regulations.
* such elements are bi-xenon lens modules with a certificate of conformity and DCR marking)
4. There is a lens, there is a washer, there is no corrector - this is not 100% a violation of the law.
(extract from the article:
3. External lighting devices
3.1 The number, type, color, location and operating mode of external lighting devices do not meet the requirements of the vehicle design.
Note: On discontinued vehicles, exterior lighting from vehicles of other makes and models may be installed.
3.2 Headlight adjustment does not comply with GOST R 51709-2001.
3.3 Do not work in established mode or external lighting devices and reflectors are dirty.
3.4 There are no lenses on the lighting devices or lenses and lamps that do not correspond to the type of the given lighting device are used)
Scattering device corresponds type of light source, that is, a gas discharge lamp. Therefore, we have violated not type/quantity/color lighting devices (for which we are deprived), but we simply drive without headlight washers and corrector, for which there is no fine, because we are punished for TOTALITY three components (lenses, corrector, washer).
5. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. Do not install any strobes, DRLs, eyes, blue/red devil eyes and other Christmas tree tinsel. Don't draw attention to your car. Do everything you do, look close to the standard one and buy good quality xenon, and not just any Chinese knock-off 6000K or more. Even in the dark, two tuned white and yellow lensed headlights will never arouse suspicion even among the most evil traffic police officer.
Conclusion? Everyone will do it for themselves. You know my opinion))))
Whoever read to the end is a handsome guy, Uasya!)))))
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Using xenon has always been much more convenient and profitable than conventional halogen lamps. What properties does xenon have? Firstly, the beam of light emitted by xenon is much wider. It creates good visibility in all weather conditions. Whether it is rain or fog, the driver does not need to strain his eyes. He gets less tired and can travel a longer distance. Secondly, the service life of xenon is tens of times longer than conventional lamps and reaches up to 3000 hours.
Despite the uniqueness of this type of lighting, the use of xenon can often become a violation of traffic rules. What is the penalty for this violation? What to do if a driver with xenon is stopped by traffic police? How to install legal xenon? All these legal nuances are described in detail below.
Why was there a penalty for using xenon lamps?
Xenon lighting began to be used back in 1992. As already mentioned, this is both more profitable and convenient. However, replacing a halogen or incandescent bulb with a xenon bulb will dazzle oncoming drivers. As a result, accidents occur very often. This fact became decisive in determining the administrative punishment for the use of xenon lamps.
What types of lamps are officially approved?
In 2010, a clarification was issued about the use of “Xenon lamps”. The Road Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation has officially approved the following types of lamps:
C - low beam, R - high beam, CR - dual-mode light with incandescent lamps (UNECE Rules N 112, GOST R 41.112-2005);
HC - low beam, HR - high beam, HCR - dual-mode light with halogen incandescent lamps (UNECE Rules N 112, GOST R 41.112-2005);
DC - low beam, DR - high beam, DCR - dual-mode light with gas-discharge lamps light sources (UNECE Rules N 98, GOST R 41.98-99).
Officially permitted types of lighting are indicated with a special sign. It is presented in the form of a circle. The letter "E" is written in the center. Following it is the number of the country and the authorized institution that approved the legality of this lighting. This emblem can be found on the headlight lens. In the case where the lens is located separately, this mark can be found on the headlight housing. The headlight markings are also indicated here.
Halogen incandescent lamps have a separate category, which begins with the letter "H" and is located on the base or bulb of the headlight.
UNECE Rules No. 99 and GOST R 41.99-99 “Uniform provisions concerning the official approval of gas-discharge light sources for use in officially approved gas-discharge optical elements of motor vehicles” prescribe the use of gas-discharge, including xenon, light sources only in types of headlights, which belong to the category DC, DR, DCR.
FSUE "Research and Experimental Institute of Automotive Electronics and Electrical Equipment" (NIIAE) explained whole line technical and physical conditions ensuring road safety.
TO technical specifications include:
Reflector surface class;
The presence of a washer on the headlight;
Availability automatic system adjusting the light beam.
Physical conditions reflect:
Dimensions of spark discharge;
Wavelength;
Scattering angle of reflected light.
Based on all conditions, the use of xenon in headlights with incandescent and halogen lamps is strictly prohibited. Ignoring this obligation leads to violation of traffic rules and administrative liability.
Administrative responsibility
If, however, traffic police officers noticed this violation, this leads to a lawsuit. Unfortunately, most judges immediately take the side of the prosecutor. Therefore, the driver has to prove his innocence himself (or with the help of a lawyer). However, use gas discharge lamps incandescent headlights that do not have special characteristics means that the vehicle is not working properly and cannot be used.
What does violating this rule entail in 2015: fine or imprisonment driver's license? Let's turn to the Code of Administrative Violations.
Part 3 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation prescribes:
That is, the use of illegal xenon is subject to deprivation of rights for a period of 6 months to 1 year. In this case, the violator’s lamps and all related devices will be confiscated. Such equipment includes the ignition unit and other devices that ensure the operation of xenon lamps.
Part 1 of Article 12.4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation explains: “Installation on the front of a vehicle of lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the operating mode of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and responsibilities officials to ensure road safety (as amended by Federal Law No. 210-FZ of July 24, 2007) entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of three thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices; for officials responsible for the operation of vehicles - from fifteen thousand to twenty thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and accessories; on legal entities- from four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices. (as amended by Federal Laws dated June 22, 2007 N 116-FZ, dated July 23, 2013 N 196-FZ)."
For using the color red in lighting and reflective devices, an ordinary driver will receive a rather large fine - 3,000 rubles. Even larger sums are recovered from officials and legal entities for this violation.
Clause 3.4 of Chapter 3 of the List of Malfunctions: “There are no lenses on the lighting devices or lenses and lamps that do not correspond to the type of this lighting device are used.”
That is, this is simply a rule on the basis of which liability for the use of illegal xenon is established. Many people confuse it with the law, but it is not.
Xenon in Russia: prohibited or allowed?
Xenon itself is not prohibited. However, this type of lamp is included in the list of prohibited lighting equipment if it is used on other types of headlights. That is, if in headlights intended for incandescent lamps (including halogen lamps), the use of xenon is prohibited.
If the manufacturer initially produced a car with DC, DR, DCR type headlights with xenon installed on them, there are no claims against the driver of such a car. This means that if a car is equipped with a certified gas-discharge light source, no traffic police officer has the right to hold the driver accountable.
In order not to become the culprit of an accident and not to incur administrative liability, under no circumstances should xenon be installed on other types of headlights.
How to behave with a traffic police officer?
Visually, illegal xenon is no different from a certified gas-discharge light source. To verify the violation, the inspector must open the hood. So, what should be the actions of the driver and the traffic police officer?
First of all, ask the inspector to present his official ID. Write down the following information: ID details, badge number and telephone number of the duty station. All this data will be needed in the event of some conflict. Let’s say that appealing the inspector’s actions in court will be impossible without this information.
Considering that the inspector will open the hood in order to identify a violation, this is an inspection. Part 1 of Article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation prescribes:
“Inspection of a vehicle of any kind, that is, an examination of a vehicle carried out without violating its structural integrity, is carried out in order to detect instruments or objects of an administrative offense.”
This means that the traffic police officer must provide two witnesses and, in extreme cases, use video recording. If these conditions are not met, the inspector’s subsequent actions can be considered unlawful and can be appealed in court. These actions are regulated by part 2 of article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:
"Inspection of a vehicle is carried out by the persons specified in Articles 27.2, 27.3 of this Code, in the presence of two witnesses or using video recording. (as amended by Federal Law No. 307-FZ of October 14, 2014)."
The protocol must be drawn up in accordance with all the rules: all columns regarding information about the inspector, the driver and the vehicle must be filled in. If the traffic police officer did not consider it necessary to explain to the driver his rights and responsibilities, in the column “Rights and responsibilities explained” you need to write that this is not so. If the inspector suggested that the driver read these rules independently on the back, such an action on the part of the traffic police officer is considered unlawful. The driver has the right to demand from the employee these explanations orally, as well as information about the location and telephone number of the duty officer and official.
In the “Explanations of the Person” column of the protocol, the driver must indicate that he does not agree with the accusation and request the assistance of a lawyer. Many cases of legal proceedings ended up on the side of the driver if, during the inspection and drawing up of the protocol, the inspector made a number of mistakes, which are listed above.
If during the inspection process a traffic police officer demands to send the car to a impound lot, the driver has the right to refuse. There is no such rule in the law.
Is it possible to make xenon official?
Previously, it was possible to legalize xenon. It was a tedious and lengthy task, requiring piles of documents, but it was possible. But since February 2014, Order No. 1123 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated December 22, 2014 became valid. As a result, all previously approved orders were canceled, thanks to which it was possible to legalize xenon.
This order included any changes in the design of the vehicle. It also affected cars used by disabled people, and even training cars for driving schools.
Now disabled people who need to change the design of their car for manual control are prohibited from doing anything in this regard.
Previously, driving schools equipped training cars with additional pedals and mirrors. Now, to add much-needed mirrors and pedals to a vehicle, driving schools need to contact commercial organization, go through a special procedure for admitting the car to the market and only then put the vehicle into operation.
However, any vehicle that began to be converted before the order came into force can be modified under the old rules.
Cases when xenon can be installed
You can re-equip your car and install xenon only in two cases:
Fog lights were originally designed to use xenon lamps;
The manufacturer provided for the presence of xenon lamps and a special “D” marking on them.
All other cases of installing xenon on a car are punishable by deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle.
Availability of LED lamps on the car
LED lamps installed on a car are designed for additional lighting in the mountains, forests and other places that are not considered a public road. If a traffic police officer encounters such lighting on the highway, you can immediately say goodbye to your driver’s license.
To avoid accidents on the road, you need to purchase a special cover for the LED lamp. This will save drivers of oncoming cars from being blinded. A covered LED lamp will not raise questions from traffic police officers and will relieve the driver of administrative responsibility.
The color of such a lighting device may vary. Purely White light Only very expensive LED lamps provide this. When using them, inspectors will have much more access to the driver fewer questions. But in the case of colored lighting, you need to try to go around the posts a kilometer away.
Clause 3.6 of Chapter 3 of the List of Traffic Regulations faults reads:
"The vehicle is equipped with:
In the front - lighting devices with lights of any color other than white, yellow or orange, and retroreflective devices of any color other than white;
At the rear there are reversing lights and state registration plate lights with lights of any color other than white, and other lighting devices with lights of any color other than red, yellow or orange, as well as reflective devices of any color other than red. (Clause 3.6 as amended by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated February 28, 2006 N 109)."
Thus, most owners LED lamps are violators. Exceptions include owners of perfectly white lighting devices and owners of cars where the presence of LED lamps is provided by the manufacturer.
It is advisable for other drivers to refuse to improve their car in this way. Any changes of this kind to the car lead to a violation of the rules. This is described in paragraph 3.1 of Chapter 3 of the List of traffic rules faults:
“The number, type, color, location and mode of operation of external lighting devices do not meet the design requirements of the vehicle.
Note. On discontinued vehicles, it is allowed to install external lighting devices from vehicles of other makes and models."
Such a violation leads to deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 6 months to 1 year on the basis of Part 3 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:
"Driving a vehicle with lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices installed on the front part of which, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and operating mode of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Regulations for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety (as amended by Federal Law dated July 24, 2007 N 210-FZ) entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months to one year with confiscation of the specified devices and accessories (Part 3 introduced by Federal Law dated July 22, 2005 N 120-FZ)".
Conclusion
From all this we can conclude: xenon is allowed only in headlights certain type. Other modifications to a personal car are punishable by deprivation of rights. The same applies to LED lamps. It must be remembered that the use of illegal xenon is not only deprivation of rights, but also the creation of an emergency situation on the road. Take care of your peace of mind and do not violate traffic rules.
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I really like the xenon fog lights. And the light from them is bright, and visibility is good. In addition, I found that the service life of such lamps is much longer. But the answer to the question is not clear: is xenon allowed in fog lights? After all, in fact, xenon in the PTF helps the driver feel more confident on the road.
The use of external lighting devices on any vehicle is regulated by the Road Traffic Regulations. That is, the car enthusiast must study them and adhere to the provisions that are indicated there. Let's see what information the traffic rules give us regarding the question of whether xenon is allowed in fog lights.
In the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 1993 N 1090 (as amended on November 2, 2015) “On Traffic Rules” there is an Appendix that contains a “List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited.” Part 3 of this application is called “External Lighting Devices” and contains the information we need.
3. External lighting devices
3.1. The number, type, color, location and operating mode of external lighting devices do not meet the requirements of the vehicle design.
Note. On discontinued vehicles, it is permitted to install external lighting devices from vehicles of other makes and models.
3.2. Headlight adjustment does not comply with GOST R 51709-2001.
3.3. External lighting devices and reflectors do not work in the prescribed mode or are dirty.
3.4. Light fixtures do not have lenses or use lenses and lamps that do not match the type of light fixture.
Having looked at this document (namely paragraphs 1 and 4), you can understand that the car’s lighting devices must correspond to the design of the vehicle, and the lamps must correspond to the type of lighting device.
That is, we can make an unambiguous conclusion that if xenon in the PTF is installed by the vehicle manufacturer, then this is not contrary to the law. If changes to the design and headlights are made by a car enthusiast, then such an action is contrary to the law.
Practice in recent years regarding the issue xenon allowed PTF confirms the above. A traffic police officer, as a rule, checks the markings of headlights and lamps used. If there is a marking on the headlight glass starting with the letter “D”, then use xenon light allowed. If the marking on the headlights begins with the letter “H”, then only halogen lamps can be used in them.
The liability for this violation is quite serious.
Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.5. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited, or a vehicle on which the identification sign “Disabled” is illegally installed
3. Driving a vehicle on the front of which there are installed lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Regulations for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials ensuring road safety, -
(as amended by Federal Law No. 210-FZ dated July 24, 2007)
(see text in the previous edition)
Involves deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months to one year with confiscation of the specified devices and accessories.
(Part 3 introduced by Federal Law dated July 22, 2005 N 120-FZ)
That is, if a traffic police officer discovers installed lamps that do not correspond to the type of headlight, an administrative violation report will be drawn up, which can deprive the driver of his license for a period of 6 months. Therefore, before installing fashionable headlights, you should make sure that xenon is allowed in the PTF on this particular car or not.
Serviceable, so the headlights, as well as PTF, should work like a "Swiss watch". While traveling, the weather can change very often depending on the climate and the time of year, but headlights and fog lights must work flawlessly in order to illuminate your path at any time, even in the heaviest rain or snowfall.
Today, as you may have guessed, we will talk about fog lights, and also whether it is possible to install xenon fog lights without getting a fine in the face for it.
What is PTF?
Fog lights(abbreviated as PTF) refer to external vehicle lighting devices and are used as auxiliary lighting. The main and, perhaps, only purpose of the PTF is to ensure visibility during fog (hence the name fog - against fog), rain, snow, in general during precipitation and poor visibility. Fans of these little helpers will be surprised, but the use of fog lights in normal visibility and absence of precipitation is prohibited. Surprised? Now you will be even more surprised...
With the advent of xenon lamps and the beginning of total “xenonization”, these bright bulbs began to be installed everywhere possible, and even in PTF. Such freedom naturally did not go unnoticed by law enforcement agencies, who regularly received complaints from motorists who were blinded in the truest sense of the word. The fact is that headlights, as well as fog lamps, should be installed only with those bulbs that are provided by the manufacturer and the design of the car. Any tuning of headlights without complying with the rules and regulations is, first of all, emergency situation on the road, when one is driving and sees everything, and the second is blinded and moves at random, endangering himself and other road users.
Considering this situation, measures have been taken even now during a stop or maintenance, for xenon in PTF you can get a fine despite the fact that there is no specific law banning the installation of xenon lamps in fog lights.
No law - no crime! So? No! You will still receive a fine for using xenon fog lights Traffic police officers will draw up a protocol under Art. 12.5 Part 3 of the Administrative Code, which provides for deprivation of rights for a period of six months to a year in the following cases:
- The vehicle is equipped with headlights of a prohibited color (red or the same color as the reflective devices);
- Lighting devices in which the operating mode, as well as the color, do not comply with the rules for authorization for vehicle operation.
Malfunctions of external lighting devices in which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited:
- The operating mode or type of headlights does not correspond to the design and is not provided by the vehicle manufacturer (there is a note according to which you can use lighting from other cars);
- If the headlight adjustment does not comply with GOST;
- If the lenses and lamps do not match the type of lighting fixture.
How do I know if I can install xenon in my fog lights?
Figure it out can it be installed in your PTF? xenon lamps, quite simple - look at the markings. The marking on the fog lamp in the form of the letter “H” indicates that only halogen lamps can be installed in these fog lamps; any other light bulbs are a direct violation of the law and a fine. Xenon has its own designation in the form of the letter “D”. It’s the same here, if xenon is provided, then you can’t install other light bulbs!
However, one very important thing to consider is important point. Traffic police officers do not have any right to check at the stop site what is installed in your optics - xenon or halogen bulbs. Only a Rostechnadzor inspector is authorized to carry out a detailed inspection, and the inspection itself is carried out exclusively at a special site.
Let's sum it up
Fog lights are very effective in low visibility conditions and have positive qualities that headlights do not have. Fog lights shine low, their light literally spreads along the road and provides excellent visibility in the area of the nearest 10-15 meters. Another positive distinctive quality of PTFs is that they provide a clear cut-off line, which seems to cut through the fog and allows the driver to better navigate the road and assess the distance to obstacles. But!!! If your car has xenon installed in the PTF, you will most likely be deprived of all of the above benefits! Bright, unregulated xenon in the fog lights shines anywhere - on birds, illuminates the side of the road, blinds oncoming cars, but not under your own wheels. Before how to install xenon in fog lights think carefully and take the above into account. If you don’t want to have problems with traffic police officers, don’t want to be deprived of your license, and you don’t give a damn about other road users, refrain from installing xenon in fog lights. If you really want to install xenon bulbs, then entrust this work to a professional who will not only select the right bulbs required power, but upon completion installation work will adjust the PTFs so that they do not blind other motorists and are as effective as possible for you.
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