According to the current legislation, the number marks of all vehicles, tractors, special equipment and other machines should be read normally even in the dark - for this purpose, the lighting lights are installed on the equipment, which are described in detail in this article.

What is a license plate lighting lantern?

Lantern (Fire) Lighting the rear license plate (phon) - a device designed to illuminate the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe installation site of the rear license plate on vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and machines of various purposes.

The phon is a special external lighting device that provides normal visibility and reading the rear registration sign of the vehicle in the dark at a distance of at least 20 meters. Characteristics, location and regulations for the use of this flashlight are standardized (both in Russia and in foreign countries), therefore, in the event of a breakdown or incorrect work, it must be repaired as soon as possible or replaced. To make a correct flashlight selection, you should figure out the existing types of these devices and their features.

Types and design of license plate lighting lanterns

Design of the collapsible lighting lighting lighting lamp with a hidden installation

Lanterns are divided into several types of design, the type of light source and electrical characteristics.

Today there are a number of constructive designs phons:

• Single (individual) - a separate flashlight in its housing, installed on top, from below or on the sides of the Gosnomer;
• Combined - a device that combines rear overall fire and phones;
• Combined - a device combining several rear lights with phones (rear indicators of rotation, rear fog lamp, etc.);
• Grouped - Device combining all rear lights in one case, including phones.

In turn, single found are two main types:

• Collapsible - with a replaceable light source;
• Inspection - the light source is placed in an unintended body.

Also, single lights are distinguished by the installation method:

• Outdoor installation - the device has a decorated case, which is located on the body of the vehicle;
• Hidden installation - the lantern is placed in a compact case, which is mounted in the body niche, under a decorative element or otherwise.

In the first case, the lamp lighting of the license plate is one of the elements of the external design of the car, such a design can be seen on old UAZ, many domestic cargo vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers. In the second case, the lamp hull is hidden, it can only be visible to its diffuser over, under or on sides of the license plate - such a structure has lanterns on the main mass of modern TS.

As a source of light in all lamps, both standard incandescent lamps with different types of bases and LEDs can be used. One or two lamps can be located in one device, or a number of LEDs.

Constructively all the instruments under consideration are fundamentally the same. If we are talking about separate lanterns, then their basis is a plastic or metal case, inside of which the lamp is located (or lamps), and on the outer surface - a transparent plastic diffuser. In this case, the reflector in these devices is usually absent. Typically, the flashlight is elongated than the best distribution of the light stream during installation above or under a number sign.

The phones in combined, combined or grouped lighting devices have a similar design, but their body is usually integrated with the main instrument housing.

One or more phones can be used on the vehicle. If the lanterns are two or more, they are installed symmetrically relative to the number, which ensures its best lighting. It is allowed to install flashlights over, under the sides of the room.

Characteristics and features of the use of lighting lanterns of license plates

Characteristics, features and procedures for the use of phones, as well as other external lighting and signaling devices of the vehicle, are regulated by domestic and international standards. These instruments of all mechanical TCs operated in Russia must meet the requirements of GOST R 41.48-2004 standards (common for all lighting and signaling devices), partly GOST 8769-75 (common for lighting automobiles, tractors, trolleybuses and trailers / semi-trailers), GOST R 50577-93 (regulates license plates) and, most importantly - GOST R 41.4-99 (UNECE N 4 rules, applies to cars and other equipment) and GOST R 41.50-99 (applies to motor transport), which establish the requirements for Devices for illumination of rear state leaders.

In accordance with standards, fixtures to illuminate the installation site of the rear license plate must meet the following requirements:

• Installation - mandatory;
• Fire color - only white (colorless);
• The power of light is such that the number is visible at a distance of 20 meters;
• The number of lamps - any;
• The inclusion of lanterns is necessary to include this heat simultaneously with the front and rear-dimensional lights (as well as with side overall and contour lights, if available).

The phones should be installed both on passenger and cargo TCs and on the tractor, special equipment, trailers, semi-trailers and other techniques. Modern legislation establishes the availability of instrument data and motorcycles, motorcycles and other motorcycles.

We specifically indicate that, according to paragraph 3.6, the List of faults and conditions under which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited, the absence of an phon, or the presence of lighting devices of this type with any color other than white, is the cause of the operation of the TC and the imposition of the fine. So, when the flashlight breakdown, it must be replaced as soon as possible or repaired.

How to choose and replace the license plate lighting lamp

In the event of a flashlight breakdown, it has already been indicated above, it should be repaired or replaced assembly, and after that this device must fully respond to standards. Therefore, it is necessary to use a lantern or a lamp of the same type that were installed by car before. Confidence that the new device provides the necessary characteristics, gives its marking - it must contain the letter "L" (this is the designation of fixtures to illuminate the rear number) and the "E" certification mark with a number of or another. This marking is applied to the diffuser or the reverse side of the lantern.

Work on the replacement of the lamp or the entire flashlight must be carried out in accordance with the instructions for repair and maintenance of the vehicle. If the lantern is collapsible, then the whole procedure is usually reduced to the following:

1. Unscrew the screws of the fastening of the lantern or its diffuser;
2. Dismantle the diffuser;
3. Replace the lamp (lamps) or other damaged device parts;
4. Collect the lamp in the reverse order.

If the lantern is intimidable, then the order of work is simplified - it is enough to remove the device from its niche (it usually holds on the latches, although it is possible to mount and screws), remove the wire from the electrical connector and set a new flashlight in the reverse order.

In the future, devices for illumination of rear license plates do not need maintenance, and with proper selection and replacement, they provide normal operation of the vehicle.

Any vehicle that moves on the roads must have a backlight of the license plate.

This is a very important element of the total type of car. It is she ensuring readability of numbers at night. But here there are some nuances - there is a penalty for the lack of backlighting the rear number or if it does not comply with the standards.

Light bulbs need only for rear number. No such requirements are presented.

The backlight refers to external network devices. Its absence or malfunction is a violation of the rules of the road.

In case of detection of the fact of violation by the traffic police inspector, even if the driver eliminates the malfunction in place, it will still pay a fine stipulated by the Code of Administrative Violations.

In the case when the device works, but the car is so danger that the lighting is almost unnoticed - this also applies to defects and punishes material compensation. In this case, the size of the fine depends on various types of problems.

If the number of the number does not burn at all, the fine is relying. After all, this way, the sign becomes not readable.

Such a malfunction is perceived as a deliberate obstacle to the obligations of authorized traffic police officers.

Movement of the car with a non-open illumination of the room during the day, if they read well, is not prohibited and disruption is not. But at night the numbers must be readable.

With a malfunction, at least one light bulb from several and darkening only a part of the license plate, this is considered a violation and relies fine. In this case, its size will be 500 rubles or oral warning.

In some cases, the burned device does not interfere with the readability of the license plate. This is possible if the second works perfectly and is located in the place where the greatest advantage of lighting.

Punishment for it will not. In accordance with traffic rules of 2019, not readability at least one symbol on the license plate at any time of the day from a distance of 20 meters is a violation.

There is another rule for non-compliance with the punishment. It is prohibited to operate the vehicle with faults, the presence of which causes a ban on the management of the vehicle.

At the same time, it does not correspond to the main provisions for the admission of auto operation. The violation is punishable by a penalty of 500 rubles or an official warning.

Even if one light is lit from the backlight of the rear license plate, but all the characters are visible and readable, the driver can be fined only for the non-working state of the number illumination.

Therefore, in the event of such a malfunction, it is better to be replaced to quickly replace during the daytime.

This can be done independently or in the technical center, which will cost much cheaper than the fine. In addition, the driver's reputation will not be desecrated by official warning.

The backlight of the front number does not have the value, but if motorists want to highlight it and it is possible to install only white or yellowish lamps.

Otherwise, the following punishments are facing, provided for by the Administrative Offenses Code:

• driver can finf by 3000 rubles;
• lighting equipment will be confiscated;
• it is possible to ban on the use of this vehicle;
• for a repeated violation, license plates will be removed.

On the front of the car you can not install light devices or reflective devices of red.

Other lighting devices, the color of the lights and operating mode of which are prohibited in accordance with the requirements of the main provisions for the access of automotive tools for the operation and responsibilities of employment officials.

For such a violation, there is no such amount of the fine, as for the lack of backlighting the rear number - the driver will have to pay 3000 rubles. This applies to individuals.

For officials, the amount of the fine is much higher, it ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 thousand rubles. And for legal - 400,000-500,000 rubles, and devices and fixtures are confiscated.

Many motorists use blue lighting devices like tuning to make a brighter appearance of the car.

Blue lamps can be installed in headlights, in overall lights, in daytime running lights or backlighting the rear registration sign, as an additional backlight under the bottom of the car.

Violation of the rules in which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited, the installation of certain colors of light instruments, which are not in the allowed list are considered:

1. In front of the machine you can install lights of only white, yellow or orange.
2. Rear from the vehicle can be installed light instruments of red, yellow or orange.
3. As for the backlight of the rear number and the reverse lights, then only white is allowed to use.

It is worth paying attention to an important moment relative to blue - it is not specified in the resulting list of colors. This means that the use of blue or blue light bulbs in any case is an offense at which the operation of the car is prohibited.

Code of Administrative Offenses Penalty For Blue Illumination The number is not provided. The driver will immediately be deprived of the possibility of driving a car for a period of 6 to 12 months.

Information about this violation was not widely publicized, unlike the installation of xenon. Therefore, sometimes you can meet cars on the roads with the specified offense.

Each driver who is going to establish blue or blue lighting devices is important to understand what he risks.

If a blue backlight will be detected when buying a machine, then you need to replace the lamps as soon as possible.

The same punishment threatens when installing light devices of other non-standard colors, although it is much less common:

• green;
• purple;
• brown.

It is important to remember that it is also possible to lose right for the use of the following:

1. Red lights front vehicle.
2. White lights behind the car, except the backlight of the number and the reverse lamp.
3. Multicolored lamps except white, backlit rear number and reverse lamp.

There are cases when the backlight of the rear license plate is not provided in the car design. If the car owner has a valid technical inspection coupon, the traffic police worker has no right to establish penalties.

Thus, in the absence of backlighting the rear number or its malfunction in 2019 will be punished in the form of a fine. Its amount is 500 rubles.

For the first violation, you can simply get an official warning.. The penalty is not very big, but the very fact of its presence is not pleasant, in addition, the price of a new light bulb is much cheaper.

Therefore, when such a malfunction is detected, it is better to immediately eliminate it during the daytime. It will not be much labor, but will help to avoid an unpleasant situation when stopping the traffic police officer.

The backlight of the license plate of any vehicle is a very important element of the car's general appearance, because it is thanks to her numbers become readable at night. However, it is not so simple here, since the illumination that does not correspond to the norms of the law can easily become a fine. How not to get caught on such trifles and what you need to know about the features of the independent installation of this attribute, you will learn from this article.

How should the number be highlighted

Lighting the license plate provides for the installation of special light bulbs, but only on the back of the car. Of course, this requirement will not affect the functionality of the machine itself and you only need to provide readability of the room at night, but non-compliance with the rules of installation and operation of these lighting elements leads to certain problems.

The backlight strength should be quite bright, but at the same time have a standard color, and all the light bulbs provided by the design must constantly light up, because if at least one of them overwhelms, and part of the registration sign is poorly distinguishable - this is fraught with imposing on the driver of penalties.

Penalty for the lack of illumination of the room in Russia

For non-compliance with the conditions for installing and operating the backlight of the driver's car number, it is a fine, since it refers to external light instruments. So, in accordance with Article 12.5, part 3 of the Code of Code of the Russian Federation, non-standard backlight of the front license plate threatens the punishment in the form of deprivation of the rights to managing a period of 6 to 12 months, with the removal of existing instruments and devices. A similar offense that relates to the rear numbers is punishable more gently - material recovery in the amount of 500 rubles or oral warning.

Note! In the absence of backlighting the rear number, the driver can avoid punishment, but only if the design of its car does not provide the possibility of mounting the lighting devices, and this fact is noted in the technical documentation.

The basis for imposing penalties is the backlight that does not allow the traffic police inspector to well distinguish between the number signs from a distance of 20 meters from the machine. However, in the operating traffic rules there is one saving for the drivers of the nuance. If you stopped for the first time, you can always say that before leaving the house, all the car systems worked regularly, and you learned about the problems with the illumination from the inspector itself. In this case, you will be presented with an oral warning and the requirement for the mandatory replacement of faulty light bulbs during the day.

Important! Check registration license plates on readability You can both during the daytime, while at night the inspector checks only the rear room that can only be highlighted with white or pale yellow lamps.

Backlight tuning: What is possible, and what is impossible

On the front of the vehicle, it is forbidden to install light instruments or reflective devices of red, as well as other light instruments, lights and operating mode of which does not meet the requirements of the main provisions for the access of vehicles to the operation and responsibilities of traffic officials. This is no longer a penalty for the lack of backlighting the rear number, and the physical person will have to pay not 500, and 3000 rubles, while officials "fall" by 15,000 - 20,000, and legal on 400,000 - 500,000 rubles with confiscation specified devices and fixtures.

On the back of the vehicle, it is also prohibited to install the reverse lights and the lighting of license plates with lights of any color, except white, as well as other light fixtures with lights of any color, except red, yellow or orange. It is also not allowed to install reflective devices of any color, except for the red (list of faults and conditions under which Forbidden Operation of vehicles, paragraph 3.4). Based on this, setting the backlight number of blue, which many drivers love so much, will also be a reason for imposing penalties.

Interesting fact!The first room for the car was issued in 1899 in Munich.

How to make a backlight of the license plate with your own hands

Today there are several ways to create a backlight of the license plate of your vehicle, but the most popular of them is the replacement of regular lighting lamps on LEDs and installing additional backlight. In the first case, you are required to simply unscrew the ceiling and replace the existing incandescent lamp diodes of suitable color.

To dismantle the ceiling, first remove the chrome strip from the bumper. When unscrewed full-time lighting elements, try to perform all actions with maximum accuracy, since the small holder on the body is very fragile. After breaking the plastic on the part (a thin flat screwdriver is used for this), it is necessary to degrease its inner part before installing new elements. Thus, the easiest way to solve the problem, if the regular backlight is not lit.

Specialists recommend buying only powerful LED bulbs, which, although shine brightly, will not be too loose when looking at the number. It is best to turn your attention to products with lenses. Despite the fact that they are a little more expensive, all license plate symbols will be clearly distinguishable, and you will not have to worry about the cost-effectiveness and safety of this type of lighting.

Additional room lights are based on the same principle as the backlight of the speakers and buttons using LEDs. To install it, you will need a part of the plexiglass (no more than 3 mm thick) with LEDs built into it (at least 8 pieces). The back and the end of the glass must be flushed with foil, which in this case will play the role of the reflector. After that, you need to send LEDs in the corners and pour them with a sealant, which will exclude the possibility of moisture. The final two wires must be connected to the backlight or to a separate button.

The LED tape, which is sold in various dimensional and color variations, can serve as materials for creating additional illumination. To begin with, it should be cut off the desired part of the material, to prepare a soldering iron of small power, as well as pieces of wires with a cross section of 0.75 mm and a length of 20 cm. The ends of these wires must be seen a rosin, and then solder to the diode tape.

Monochrome tapes can be connected directly to the on-board network of the car (plus on plus, minus to the body), but when installing multicolor products, you will have to additionally install the controller between the battery and the device itself (the voltage goes to the battery). To attach a tape to the vehicle body, you can use special plastic clamps or fix it in a regular ceiling. Some LED tapes have a sticky basis, which only helps when installing it.

Whatever it was, but it is always worth remembering that the independently installed backlight can cause additional questions from traffic police officers, of course, if you decide to establish non-standard diodes. In particular, blue, yellow, red or any other highlighting the number may entail not only a fine, but also withdrawing license plates, together with the deprivation of the right to control the vehicle (for 6 months). Do not forget that according to the law it is allowed to install only white or pale yellow lighting elements.

After installing the LED backlight, be sure to check the quality of its operation, and if you are all done correctly, then as a result, you will certainly get a bright backlight number. According to the current legislation, it should be visible as clear as possible. It is not recommended to set the backlight on the edges of the license plate. Despite the fact that it will look much brighter, you can get a fine for it.

Do you know?The first room in the history of the "Name" room was issued in 1901, when the German Rudolph Herce as a gift presented a sign with its initials as a gift.

According to traffic rules, driving a machine with defective lighting devices is strictly prohibited, since these are included in the list of auto faults. Accordingly, the legislation provides for a penalty for the lack of backlighting the rear number. At the same time, the signals of registration placed in the front of such conditions are not presented.

Requirements

According to traffic rules, auto registration symbols must be decorated according to the standard, correctly mounted and readable. In this case, the opportunity to disassemble what is shown on the plate, is required to persist in the dark hours of the day. For this, the backlight belonging to the external lighting device of the vehicle is used. Interestingly, the conditions of additional highlighted conditions do not apply to the front signs.

IMPORTANT! If the rear numbers illumination does not function, the defect is recognized as a malfunction of the vehicle. Driving with deviations from the norms, including damage or the inoperability of any elements of the car, is considered a violation and is subject to a fine.

In the case of a partial defect, for example, if one of the lights is not lit or the device is covered with a layer of dust, dirt, due to which the light does not go on a sign with symbols, monetary punishment can also be appointed. If the lighting does not work in daytime - the sanctions are not provided.

Fine

The Code of Administrative Violations of the Russian Federation provides for the imposition of a penalty for a complete or partial fault coverage of the rear signs of registration in the evening, the dark period of the day. Provided that the characters cannot be disassembled. The amount of the amount is 500 rubles. In some cases, only an oral warning can be applied.

IMPORTANT! According to traffic rules, the delictability of registration signs from a distance of 20 m, regardless of the time of day, is a violation and entails the punishment in the form of a material fee. The rule also applies to the front plate, but only in daytime clock.

Since the lighting of the license plate is included in the discharge of external devices, its defect is invalid. For this, it is also the material recovery of 500 rubles. This is said by paragraph 3 of the List of Cuttings Auto, with which movement is not allowed. This means that even if the designations on the plate really read with one non-working light bulb, the punishment will still be appointed, but for the presence of breakage.

If blue lights

The rules will be violated if external lighting devices do not meet the requirements:

• orange, white, yellow lighting lights front;
• red, orange, yellow lights from behind vehicles;
• the backlight of the numbered designation is white behind.

IMPORTANT! Rear room lighting blue lanterns are prohibited. The presence of lights of this color is considered a malic offense. The punishment is the deprivation of the rights of the driver for up to 1 year.

Also, punishment is provided for the placement of lighting devices of the following colors:

• green;
• brown;
• purple;
• red light in front;
• white color in front, not including the lighting of the registration plate and the reverse lights;
• multicolored lights, except white, in the illumination of signs and rear movement lights.

The penalty in this situation is not provided, as in the case if the illumination is blue. The punishment will be seized the driver's license.

On the video about the lighting of the license plate

In the absence of backlighting the numbering characters of the car registration placed from the back, a fine of 500 rubles is provided. The sanctions are imposed and in the case of partial breakdown, since this is included in the list of vehicle malfunctions, moving with which is unacceptable.

The backlight of the rear number is a mandatory attribute of each car. For the content of this external lighting device in a malfunctional state or in a state that does not correspond to the norms of the law, several types of administrative punishment are provided: a warning, a fine, deprivation of rights. What should be the lighting lamp of the rear license plate, how to upgrade it and what rules should adhere to, this article will tell.

Legal aspects

In accordance with the rules of traffic rules (traffic rules), the backlight of the rear license plate should be present at each car, referred to at the time of the inclusion of overall lights. This external light device is mandatory when driving a vehicle (TC) with the onset of daytime. In this case, the brightness of the lamps should be enough to ensure that the inspector can identify the state. Car number from a distance of 20 meters. Lack of backlighting or unreadable car number is regarded as a violation and in accordance with Article 12.2 Part 1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation entails a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

To correct the situation and thereby improve the illumination of the registration sign, it is possible by upgrading the regular lamps. The most common way is to install LED light sources: modules, lines, ribbons. However, this innovation may be regarded as a change in the design of the car with all the ensuing consequences.

The attachment to traffic police of the Russian Federation states that it is prohibited to make changes to the design of the vehicle without the permission of the traffic police of the Russian Federation (paragraph 7.18 - other elements of the design). This item can be interpreted as follows. First, if the car does not participate in the road movement (not operated), then the violation is impossible to identify. Secondly, if the changes made were certified in the traffic police and have a documentary confirmation, the modernization is made under the law.

In GOST 8769-75 (with the actualization of 08/01/2013) in paragraph. 8.2, it is said that the rear registration sign of the car should be covered with a white light stream. According to this item, the ban on the backlight of the number by any other light is automatically set, except for the shades of white. It turns out that the bright and juicy colors of the LEDs (blue, red, green) should not be used in organizing the backlight of the rear number. They can make ambiguity and confuse the drivers of the vehicle following the rear.

This violation is interpreted by the inspector under Article 12.5 part 1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation with a warning or an administrative penalty of 500 rubles. Another thing is the backlight of the front number. For all regulatory documents, it should be absent.

Punishment for installing the backlight of the state. Rooms in front will be more stringent - deprivation of rights to 6-12 months. With confiscation of lighting devices (Article.12.5 part 3).

Taking into account the current standards and rules we conclude that it is possible to redorate the backlight on the LED, but without too much fanatism. The main thing is not to attract the attention of officials too bright light, highlighting not only the sign, but also part of the road canvas and do not make a multicolored decoration from the backlight.

Methods of upgrading the backlight number

The lamps with the spiral used in the lamps to illuminate the rear registration sign, the easiest way to be replaced with similar LED bulbs. In the standard C5W base, you can buy lamps on LEDs of different sizes: from to Cob matrices. Their most important advantage - they do not cause mistakes in the side computer. Prices for the kit will greatly differ and depend on the type of LEDs installed, their power and manufacturer. On average, 2 pieces can be purchased for $ 5. The regular lighting illumination can be easily replaced by ready-made LED modules specifically designed for this purpose. Their geometric dimensions are exactly repeated by standard beams, that is, you do not need to redo the fasteners. The cost of the kit from two modules of the budget series is $ 10-15. The cheapest option is the backlight of the number on the basis of the sealed LED ribbon with IP67 or IP68. In this case, it is not even necessary to dismantle regular lights. LED tape is glued above the state. number or by its perimeter to a pure low fat base. All that is required from the driver is to switch power from standard LED tape lamps, observing polarity and providing tightness of contacts.