front turn signal question Options

[HectortheRican]

Is it illegal to have turn signals that don't light up amber?

[Espo]

Yes.

[johnnehh]

In california, the turn signals can be white or amber from the front. Red or amber from the back. So yes, in some states it is legal.

[HectortheRican]

How would I figure this out? And lets be honest... are cops REALLY gonna care?

[mkernz22]

i've seen people in my state and in jersey with blue turn signals in the front

[HectortheRican]

i've seen people in my state and in jersey with blue turn signals in the front

That's too weird. I just want clear lights.

[Espo]

i've seen people in my state and in jersey with blue turn signals in the front

That's too weird. I just want clear lights.

I know in NY they HAVE to be amber. I remember checking out a Tiburon and the dude showed me tickets for illegal turn signal indicators. He stuck blue ones in there all the time.

[HectortheRican]

I know in NY they HAVE to be amber. I remember checking out a Tiburon and the dude showed me tickets for illegal turn signal indicators. He stuck blue ones in there all the time.

Man, so uptight! As long as it blinks when we turn, it shouldn't matter.

[Dyran]

Man, so uptight! As long as it blinks when we turn, it shouldn't matter.

I think its got to do with visibility, i'd imagine that a colour such as white probably wouldn't be that easy too see during a bright sunny day or at night when your headlights are on (as they are white too), especially from 100m or so.
I guess they could be a bit more leanient though and allow some variety in the colours you can use, but oh well.

[mgnt232]

I used "white" bulbs when i first got my clear lenses, and never got any trouble with them (and i get pulled over like once a week, just because lol) but i think with clear lenses the amber bulb looks alot better, at least with mine (crystal clear)
I think as long as they arent blue you will be fine

[HectortheRican]

I used "white" bulbs when i first got my clear lenses, and never got any trouble with them (and i get pulled over like once a week, just because lol) but i think with clear lenses the amber bulb looks alot better, at least with mine (crystal clear)
I think as long as they arent blue you will be fine

I ordered the crystal clear lenses too. I guess I'll just see myself then!

[cheela]

yeah I think the clear lense w/ amber looks amazingly better. Gives it a stock but stylish look to it.

[Spider77]

You can get the bulbs that have that silver coating on them (forget what it is really), it'll help hide the bulb when the signal is not on, but when you use the signal its supposed to flash amber....Helps to get rid of the "fried egg" look.

[HectortheRican]

You can get the bulbs that have that silver coating on them (forget what it is really), it'll help hide the bulb when the signal is not on, but when you use the signal its supposed to flash amber....Helps to get rid of the "fried egg" look.

Yeah... fried egg. I just installed the depo lights and that's exactly what I thought I'll try to find those silver ones though. But the depo lights are sexy!

[johnnehh]

It's legal.

§ 547.324. TURN SIGNAL LAMPS REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps that indicate the operator's intent to turn by displaying flashing lights to the front and rear of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and on that side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a passenger car or truck less than 80 inches wide manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960. © Turn signal lamps: (1) shall be mounted at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable on the front and on the rear of the vehicle; and (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. (d) A turn signal lamp shall emit: (1) a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or (2) a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (e) A turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of: (1) at least 500 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide; and (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide.

[Spider77]

So white would be a better look anyhow.

[Espo]

It's legal.

§ 547.324. TURN SIGNAL LAMPS REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps that indicate the operator's intent to turn by displaying flashing lights to the front and rear of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and on that side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a passenger car or truck less than 80 inches wide manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960. © Turn signal lamps: (1) shall be mounted at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable on the front and on the rear of the vehicle; and (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. (d) A turn signal lamp shall emit: (1) a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or (2) a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (e) A turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of: (1) at least 500 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide; and (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide.

In California, with all your weird emissions regulations and prohibition on car modifications.

At least we know it's legal there

[mkernz22]

looks like i'm taking that yellow crap piece inside my clear bumper lenses out! woo!!