A laser illumination system, for use with an automobile, comprising a plurality
of modules. Each module has a housing having a lens, and a mode selection switch
for choosing between headlight and taillight modes. Preferably, two modules are
mounted at the front of the automobile to function as headlights, and two of the
modules are mounted at the rear of the automobile to function as taillights. Each
module has a beam emitter which produces an initial beam of laser light and an
output mirror which directs an exit beam through the lens, outwardly of the automobile,
and ultimately creates a cone of light at the ground surface forwardly or rearwardly
of the automobile. When used as a headlight and the mode selection switch is appropriately
set, an output mirror rotation motor spreads the output beam so that it creates
a larger cone on the ground surface.
