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retracting headlight

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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 713768 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain land transport
  • a headlamp capable of being partly or completely hidden when not in use. This result may be achieved by means of a movable cover, by displacement of the headlamp or by any other suitable means. The term "retractable" is used more particularly to describe a concealable lamp the displacement of which enables it to be inserted within the bodywork.
concealable illuminating lamp preferred
Usage examples
  • Concealable lamps 3.15.1. The concealment of lamps shall be prohibited, with the exception of the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp and the front fog lamp, which may be concealed when not in use.

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