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getting pulled over for having a blue led strip in my grill in virginia

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by taco5661, Jun 22, 2013.

  1. Jul 3, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    jproffer

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    I'm 90% sure that's on the back. Probably doesn't make it any more legal, but still.
     
  2. Jul 3, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    Interesting thread revival...
     
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    I’m pretty sure the OP has been locked up in the slammer the past 6 years
     
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    Minimum of a $100 to maximum of a $300.00 fine in Mass and it's not a moving violation.
     
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    In California Red or Blue to the front is a no no. Law Enforcement or Emergency Vehicles only. To the side maybe, especially the way emergency lighting is now.
     
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    Its illegal in Nevada to run any aftermarket lights other than headlights while driving,instant $300 fine.Blue or Red are a big NO NO here also.
     
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    FYI: OP started this thread 6 years ago
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    No kidding,I didnt revive it,post 56 started the revival.
     
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    being new and posting pics and going thru existing posts.

    Here in VT red or blue or green are gonna get pulled over.
    The inspection laws have been all over the place here the last few yrs. But the color or lights holds firm. I have rgb in my fogs and run either white or yellow.
    But I’ve also noticed a lot of cars and trucks running colors
     
  10. Jul 3, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    In fact, the federal government mandates and regulates lighting - FMVSS-108 - for ALL motor vehicles produced in the U.S. The states regulate what color and the placement of emergency equipment lighting.
     
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    sorry but why would you ever want that on your car? youll get ticketed for sure.
     
  13. Jul 3, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    But you did quote the OP :anonymous:
     
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    Edit: just noticed revival of this thread... my comment is now obsolete
     
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    Just posting the law here in Nevada,we had more than a few fireman adding the same style lights just for fun,and all of them were told to refrain doing so.
     
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    In MA, blue and red lights on vehicles other than make marked police and fire vehicles, require a permit... ie: if a police officer is using his own vehicle on a detail he has to have a permit for it's use.
     
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    Finally, someone noticed. :thumbsup:
     
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    Hmmmm....yea....finally :)
     

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