Neons
it's illegal if u drive with those neons turned on..........
from what i heard also, it's illegal if the neons are visible......
however, i think it's ok if you turn it on at a parking lot or someting like that...
from what i heard also, it's illegal if the neons are visible......
however, i think it's ok if you turn it on at a parking lot or someting like that...
parking lots are private property and yes it is legal for you to turn on neons in lots. all neon underbody kits are illegal to have on while driving. interior lights must be a certain color (blue isnt one of them, i think its yellow and red or something like that)
I think the big part of that is the color (you don't want to look like an ambulance, and have everyone pull over)
Why would people drive normally with those on? Maybe on a highway, but it's just a radar magnet, IMO
Why would people drive normally with those on? Maybe on a highway, but it's just a radar magnet, IMO
These laws are typically municipal codes i.e - they are city ordinances and very greatly by city. Your best bet is to ask a police officer, just call your local cop shop and ask the desk sergeant they should be able to answer you or put you in contact with someone who can.
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Lighting Requirements
25400. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp or device on the exterior of the vehicle that emits a diffused nonglaring light of not more than 0.05 candela per square inch of area.
(b) Any diffused nonglaring light shall not display red to the front, but may display other colors. A diffused nonglaring light shall not resemble nor be installed within 12 inches or in such position as to interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any required lamp, reflector, or other device upon the vehicle.
(c) A diffused nonglaring lamp or device, other than a display sign authorized by subdivision (d), shall be limited in size to an area of 720 square inches and where any lease, rental, or donation is involved the installation of the lamp or device shall be limited to those vehicles operated either primarily within business or residential districts or municipalities, or between business districts, residential districts, and municipalities in close proximity.
(d) An internally illuminated sign emitting not more than 0.25 candela per square inch and possessing copy which does not contain a white background may be displayed on each side, but not on the front or rear, of a trolley coach or of a bus being operated in urban or suburban service as described in Section 35107 of this code.
Amended Ch. 582, Stats. 1968. Effective July 16, 1968. Supersedes Ch. 144.
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That's the code for California I don't know about anywhere else but i've driven with mine on before and the cops just give me dirty looks but don't say anything.
25400. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp or device on the exterior of the vehicle that emits a diffused nonglaring light of not more than 0.05 candela per square inch of area.
(b) Any diffused nonglaring light shall not display red to the front, but may display other colors. A diffused nonglaring light shall not resemble nor be installed within 12 inches or in such position as to interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any required lamp, reflector, or other device upon the vehicle.
(c) A diffused nonglaring lamp or device, other than a display sign authorized by subdivision (d), shall be limited in size to an area of 720 square inches and where any lease, rental, or donation is involved the installation of the lamp or device shall be limited to those vehicles operated either primarily within business or residential districts or municipalities, or between business districts, residential districts, and municipalities in close proximity.
(d) An internally illuminated sign emitting not more than 0.25 candela per square inch and possessing copy which does not contain a white background may be displayed on each side, but not on the front or rear, of a trolley coach or of a bus being operated in urban or suburban service as described in Section 35107 of this code.
Amended Ch. 582, Stats. 1968. Effective July 16, 1968. Supersedes Ch. 144.
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That's the code for California I don't know about anywhere else but i've driven with mine on before and the cops just give me dirty looks but don't say anything.
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I used to have blue neons completely hidden and got a ticket the first night driving. Depends on the state I guess. Some colors are legal in some states. In Illinois, ANY color is illegal.
They are only legal for off road use only. But not too many police really care. Blue and red are the 2 main colors you def. shouldn't get. It's the same as The old tinted light covers, loud harleys, It is all illegal but most towns and citys don't pay attention.
[QUOTE] That is a very generic state code. Most larger cities have there own municipal codes that add on to the state code. I was serious when I said call your local PD they should be able to give you an answer. Most cops are very nice, if you treat them with respect they'll treat you the same.
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Lighting Requirements
25400. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp or device on the exterior of the vehicle that emits a diffused nonglaring light of not more than 0.05 candela per square inch of area.
25400. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with a lamp or device on the exterior of the vehicle that emits a diffused nonglaring light of not more than 0.05 candela per square inch of area.
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Originally Posted by wonderz
what about a white tube in front? like in the lower grill? is that illegal driving with that on? they can act as fog light, lol... 

in california, any neon strobe is illegal. it is illegal to just have them on your vehicle too.
source: www.dmv.ca.gov
source: www.dmv.ca.gov
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greaaaaaat. just ****ING g r e a t .
id seriously like to find the person responsible for making all these shitty *** laws in kali about fuking illegal **** on vehicles n just kick their ***. - this **** is getting ridiculous.
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id seriously like to find the person responsible for making all these shitty *** laws in kali about fuking illegal **** on vehicles n just kick their ***. - this **** is getting ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by jttegx
in california, any neon strobe is illegal. it is illegal to just have them on your vehicle too.
source: www.dmv.ca.gov
source: www.dmv.ca.gov
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