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Azarael
12-27-2001, 07:18 PM
I live in Colorado anyone know if I'm allowed to use blue sidemarkers??

12-27-2001, 07:25 PM
I don't think it's legal, because blue is considered an emergency color, I have a friend who put blue windshield washer nozzels on, and got pulled over the next day, and sidemarkers are even more noticeable, so I wouldn't do it unless I have the money for the tickets.

misnomer
12-28-2001, 12:27 AM
Plus, they're ugly <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

vancouvers14
12-28-2001, 11:26 AM
illegal

S14KAT
12-28-2001, 03:33 PM
I'm pretty sure that any color besides white or yellow is illegal. &nbsp;All other colors either distract other drivers and are a hazard, or their used for emergency vehicles. &nbsp;Every state and municipality is different though, so check with your local law enforcement. &nbsp;They'll know for sure.

12-28-2001, 03:55 PM
For front signals, white or amber are permitted. &nbsp;As for sidemarkers, they must *REFLECT* amber in the front/red in back. &nbsp;That means, when the lights are OFF, they must reflect that color - that is why they are called reflex reflectors. &nbsp;They mark your car when its OFF so other cars can see you (if your car is off or light is burned out).

Since the sidemarkers I sell are custom fabb'ed, I cannot replicate the reflex reflector of the stock lens.. so its clear, and its for offroad ONLY. &nbsp;That is why a LOT of these sidemarkers being sold are illegal. &nbsp;The basic problem isnt the color output, its the reflector color. &nbsp;The color is shines with the lights ON is only secondary.

So, if you do have clear sidemarkers.. keep them yellow, clear, or atleast hyperwhite.. but not blue.

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