Not all HID Kits were created equal:

Unlike many of our competitors, all STARR™ headlamps are DOT compliant and certified under US and Canadian Standards. DOT compliant headlamps must meet specific criteria and a series of tests to SAE standards, including:

• photometry
• aim-ability
• abrasion
• chemical resistance
• corrosion
• dust
• temperature cycle
• internal heat
• humidity
• vibration

The tested units must also comply with US FMVSS.108 (glare) regulations. Use of non-compliant product can result in fines up to $5,000 per offence, per vehicle under the Transportation, Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act.

All HID products in our catalogue have been through these testing processes. Each HID assembly manufactured by SIG Automotive Concepts, Inc. is certified SAE / DOT compliant and meets jurisdictional standards US FMVSS.108 and Canadian CMVSS.108.

Beware of illegal kits: Like any other industry, distributing illegal parts fails to build long term relationships, fails to offer reliable product guarantees, and carries strict finds. Distributors and consumers alike should be aware of the tell tail signs of illegal systems:

1. Product sold as a “retrofit” or “adapter” packages to the Stock OEM system: HID systems that are designed to replace the bulb inside of OEM housing can not take into account the changed optics in replacing the stock halogen bulb, reducing visibility for the owner and increasing glare for oncoming traffic.

2. Markings: Some HID systems are sold as complete replacements for stock systems but still do not meet DOT requirements. Ask the sales man to confirm the manufacture that it is DOT compliant or look for the appropriate markings. A device that is DOT compliant will have SAE markings indicating their intended use. All Xenon HID headlamps should be marked with an “HG” on the lens. Examine the lenses of the headlamps; do they have “DOT” marked on the lens? This is your assurance that these headlamps, are legal for on-road use in cars and trucks in all states, provinces, and territories in the US and Canada.

* Manufacturing and distributing such systems can carry fines as high as $24,000 per system sold. This is only at the federal level, at the state level further fines are assessed against the owner of the vehicle; this can be a costly occurrence when taking into account the system expense, installation, removing the unit, replacing the OEM system, and paying associated fines.