Why are Hella H4 60/55's not DOT Approved?, I don't get it Options

[ellisor3]

I ordered a Hella H4 Conversion kit and noticed that is says that it is NOT DOT Approved . OK Why NOT??

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store...tail&p=2622

[helios]

If you scroll down toward the bottom of the page, you can see the difference between a standard DOT and E-code beam pattern. There is more to it than just the lens flutes.

Daniel Stern Lighting

E-codes focus more light on the road, and less into the trees. In fact there is very little light that will reach trees and signs directly above the vehicle. The beam does have a kickoff up to the right to light up roadside signs.

I'm running E-codes on both the GLi and the 914 and absolutely love them (I absolutely hate the stock headlights on the Mustang). They do take a little getting used to not seeing a bunch of light in the trees though for the first while. I've also got the headlamps on the GLi relayed as well, so I'm not losing a bunch of voltage through the switch and all the wiring under the dash (dramatic increase in light on older cars). The amount of light they actually focus on the road is payoff for me. I've yet to be hassled about them, but I don't run these blue/purple HID drop-ins in DOT housings that all the kids are running nowadays.