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Christmas bed lights 2018

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DeltaBravo, Nov 15, 2018.

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  1. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    Red is fine, blue is the problem.
     
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    Green is also a issue I think.

    Generally the rule is red/yellow/amber in the rear is ok. White/yellow/amber in front is ok. Any other colors are usually frowned upon by LOE.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2021 at 11:08 AM
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    Just looked it up and you are correct, green is prohibited in some states. In a twist I did not expect, California is surprisingly lax on lighting laws.
     
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    I’m going to try net lights over my tonneau cover and see how that looks.
     
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    Odd, I would think cali would be the hardest.


    I went through all the laws in my state (ended up with a few other states too) when I did my research on if I could run amber strobes in my turn signals. Came up with a few colors that they dont relly like.
     
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    Nah these are steady on

    Do you have an outlet in the bed? That's what I plug mine into, there's just a button in the cab to turn it on/off.

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    I have it going to the front of the bed rail then doubling back so I can open the toolbox.

    Red depends on state too - if it's flashing. Strobe lights in RI need a strobe light permit, and must be amber for a plow truck or tow truck, cannot use red. Blue is reserved for law enforcement. Green is typically reserved for woods police/park rangers, sometimes security. Purple for funeral.

    I've done this a few years, have never been pulled over for it. It's also illegal to go 31 in a 30.
     
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    I plugged a couple of string lights in the bed last year for the fun it, but decided not to drive around town with them. I saw this online the other day...

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    Silly question but has anyone had trouble with Johnny Law re: christmas lights?

    Looking it up, christmas lights definitely hit 1 or 2 illegal colors for cars to display, so I could see a Grinchy cop using that as an excuse to cause some hassle.

    Asking because I want to do this around the top of my cap, but also don't wanna end up with a roadside cavity search or something as a result.
     
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    I doubt you'll have an issue during the holidays.
     
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    I have done it every year and not had a issue, but I only turn them on in parking lots and neighborhood. Turning them on while on the highway would be considered a distraction for other drivers and a safety risk.
     
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    I do. And sounds like that’s the route I’ll take.
     
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    Anyone run a Christmas inflatable in the bed? Our neighborhood is doing a small parade and I’ve got an 8’ bumble I’m thinking about running. The net lights I planned are burnt out. I’ve got the outlet in the bed and think the watts of the inflatable is around 80. Anyone done this? If i do I’ll take picks.
     
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    Here are some big rigs, yesterday 61 trucks parade !

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    The bumble is ready!

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