Auto Lighting
Got some info from our local DOT office. Sorry for the long post.
According to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108, automotive lighting colors are required as listed.
Front Parking Lamps - White or Yellow
Front Turn Signals/Hazard Warning Lamps - Yellow
Front Side Markers & Reflectors - Yellow
Rear Side Markers & Reflectors - Red
Rear Turn Signals/Hazard Warning Lamps - Red or Yellow
Backup and License Plate Lamps - White
Also there are guidelines that mandate minimal/maximum candlepower and/or luminous intensity for these lights. I'll try and get these for everyone.
Hope this info helps.
According to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108, automotive lighting colors are required as listed.
Front Parking Lamps - White or Yellow
Front Turn Signals/Hazard Warning Lamps - Yellow
Front Side Markers & Reflectors - Yellow
Rear Side Markers & Reflectors - Red
Rear Turn Signals/Hazard Warning Lamps - Red or Yellow
Backup and License Plate Lamps - White
Also there are guidelines that mandate minimal/maximum candlepower and/or luminous intensity for these lights. I'll try and get these for everyone.
Hope this info helps.
In California, it is legal to have clear signal light in the front but not in the rear.
California Vehicle Code
24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.
Also, clear tail lights are illegal in CA. (It must have red reflector.)
24600. (e) Taillamps shall be red in color and shall be plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear except that taillamps on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969, shall be plainly visible from all distances within 1,000 feet to the rear.
California Vehicle Code
24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.
Also, clear tail lights are illegal in CA. (It must have red reflector.)
24600. (e) Taillamps shall be red in color and shall be plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear except that taillamps on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969, shall be plainly visible from all distances within 1,000 feet to the rear.
Cool,
Thanks guys, there are really helpful. Keep em coming. I will try to look for the codes for New Jersey area, since there are lots of us in NJ.
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Thanks guys, there are really helpful. Keep em coming. I will try to look for the codes for New Jersey area, since there are lots of us in NJ.
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2001 Acura 3.2TL w/ Navi Black ext. Ebony int., Sunroof Visor,
35% Smoke Metallic Tint, Burlwood Shiftknob and more to come!
Not Installed Yet.
JL Audio 12w6 Sub., Audiobahn A1800E Amp. & Alpine CHM-S620 6-Disc Changer
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