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A Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing UTV Rear Chase Lighting
Before You Buy UTV Rear Lighting: 4 Key Considerations
This guide is to assist you in selecting the most suitable UTV rear lighting. We have outlined the essential factors to consider before purchasing. These factors include:
- Safety and compliance with regulations
- Choice of lighting color
- Lighting arrangement and setup
- Longevity and robustness of lighting components
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Safety Compliance
Ensuring safety should always be your top priority when driving. Many drivers focus on what’s in front of their vehicles.
It is also important to also be aware of what’s happening behind you. Rear lighting not only provides utility for your vehicle but also increases its visibility to others on the road.
Raise the rear lighting higher up on your vehicle to improve visibility for trailing vehicles. This will make it easier for other drivers to see your vehicle. They will be able to react accordingly when driving in groups.
Most Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles come equipped with rear lighting. But it’s often not enough in terms of:
- Lumens
- Color
- Placement
Upgrading your rear lighting system can help to address these issues. It will also improve safety on the road.
The matter of compliance depends on the individual driver
Compliance with regulations is a matter that each driver must consider for themselves. This is especially important if you are looking to make your UTV street legal. Or even involved in side-by-side racing.
For UTVs that are for street use, compliance is governed by state laws. We recommend consulting the State-Based Guide provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The interactive map may not be operational. But you can find related links for your state on the State ATV Information page.
For racing vehicles, there are individual compliance requirements. Many of these rules are widely known.
But it’s important to note that a “blue safety light” is required on the rear of vehicles for better visibility in high-speed, dusty situations.
Lighting Color
When it comes to the color of lights used on the rear of a UTV, the function of the light is the main determining factor. The different functions you may come across for rear UTV lighting include:
- Braking (indicated by red lighting)
- Proximity indicators (blue, amber, or green lighting),
- Utility (such as for repairs or ground visibility, indicated by white lighting)
- Reversing (white lighting)
- Aesthetic purposes
Techniques for moving through dust or dirt with ease
Shining regular white light into the dust causes it to reflect off the individual particles. It renders your costly lighting setup ineffective.
The key is to have a light that can penetrate the dust. It should be while providing enough brightness to alert trailing drivers.
Amber or orange lights work well at this time. While green lights can also work, amber lights reflect less off the dust particles. This improves visibility for everyone.
OEM lights for reversing can be inconvenient
Those who experience the discomfort of turning their neck around while seated in a custom PRP seat to reverse in their UTV understand the struggle of relying on OEM lighting.
Add bright white lights to the back of your UTV to avoid this. It can enhance the ease of reversing.
It may even be a more affordable solution compared to installing a backup camera. This still requires adequate lighting to operate.
Braking in a UTV
To achieve “Street Legal” status, braking in a UTV is typically denoted by a red color.
Since most side-by-sides come equipped with rear brake lights, upgrading these lights would mainly provide the advantage of increased brightness. It also helps faster indication of proximity to following after vehicles.
Different configurations of rear lighting lenses for UTVs
Before discussing the configurations, let’s explore the various types of lighting lenses used for UTVs.
Spotlights produce a focused beam of light that typically has a width of no more than 45 degrees.
This type of lens concentrates the light in a specific area. It makes it easier to aim and provides a longer range.
Flood lights are typically installed on the rear side of the vehicle and cast a wider beam of light. It is usually around 120 degrees.
Despite having the same lumen and wattage output as spotlights, they can illuminate a much larger area.
UTV Driving Lights
Driving lights are an ideal choice for those who want a balance between flood and spot beams.
These lights are street legal and compliant with regulations, unlike spotlights which can be bothersome to oncoming traffic.
Driving lights provide enough coverage and distance for off-road use. So it makes them a versatile option.
UTV Combo Lights
Combo beam lights combine different lens types such as spot and flood to give you the benefits of both.
The flood/spot combo light bar is the most popular configuration. It offers both long-range spot beams and wide-spread flood lighting for a bigger field of view.
The NV factory multi-function Chase Bars are the top value configuration for the rear side of your UTV. It offers all the functionality you need at an affordable price.
UTV Lighting: Which One is Right for You?
LED UTV lights’ lifespan can vary depending on the type and brand of light you choose.
At our company, we exclusively design & manufacturing top-quality UTV Chasing Rear Light Bars.
Our standard is simple: if we wouldn’t use them on our own personal side-by-sides, we refuse to market them to our valued customers.
While personal preferences play a role in selecting UTV lights, it’s important to consider factors like light durability and product warranty.
FAQs
Q1: What are Offroad Chase Lights?
A: Off-road chase lights, also known as crash lights, are rear-facing lights installed on vehicles used in dusty or dim off-road environments.
Their purpose is to signal and alert drivers behind you about your presence, enhancing safety by improving visibility in challenging conditions.
Q2: What Light Pattern is Best for LED Chase Lights?
A: An optimal chase light beam pattern achieves an even distribution, balancing both horizontal and vertical spread effectively.
Q3: In What Ways Do Chase Lights Enhance Safety and Visibility During off-road Ventures?
A: Off-road chase lights provide enhanced rear illumination for your off-road truck or SUV, elevating the off-roading experience for both yourself and fellow off-roaders in your vicinity.
Q4: What are UTV ATV LED Chase Lights for?
A: Rear LED chase lights serve multifaceted purposes, primarily enhancing safety and functionality across various off-road vehicles like UTVs, rails, buggies, Jeeps, and similar vehicles.
They consolidate running, brake, reverse, turn signal functions, and more into a single compact package, providing comprehensive rear-facing LED lighting for improved visibility and safety during off-road adventures.
