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92TRDCamRy · 09-29-2005, 05:18 PM

Hey everyone!.. i just changed my parking light's builb to blue.. i'm wondering..is this is legal or not..? I'm in ontario, eye8pussie can you help me?.
Thanks!

CamNub · 09-29-2005, 05:33 PM

Probably not. The cops will probably only get you on it if they catch you speeding or something else. I doubt they'll pull you over just because you got blue lights.

92TRDCamRy · 09-29-2005, 05:36 PM

alrighty thanks.. i don't have insurance ( i know stupid ) so i don't wanna run any risks..
Thanks again!.

***REN69*** · 09-29-2005, 05:40 PM

Actually they would pull you over, specially when you're using blue which is supposed to be for SNOW REMOVAL vehicles only.

92TRDCamRy · 09-29-2005, 05:40 PM

how about reD?

CamNub · 09-29-2005, 06:07 PM

I assume they will pull you over for red if they'll do it for blue.

Daffunda · 09-29-2005, 06:32 PM

Although from state to state there are minor differences, here is the basic rule:

FRONT: Legal Colors
White (HID's are NOT BLUE, they are white.)
Yellow
Orange

REAR: Legal Colors
Red
White
Orange/Yellow

I personally despise people who just install white/blue bulbs for the turn signals so that when you turn it on, it lights up WHITE or BLUE. You're askin to get into an accident. Yeah, that white blinking light next to your headlight really is going to help others see what you are going to do.

I think it is okay to have the lens any color you want when the light is not lit, but when it is lit, the front turn signals should be orange.

I think white/blue rear turn signals are unsafe also. Especially at night, your white turn signals blend in with the headlights from the other car. While back, my buddy rear-ended a riced out civic with white turn signals, and the CIVIC got a ticket,

because he claimed that he couldn't see the white blinking turn signal. It should be RED or ORANGE!!!!!

And please don't get me started with, "what is wrong with being unique?"

There is nothing wrong with being unique. But there is something wrong with making your car unsafe.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 09-29-2005, 06:54 PM

lol...I guess you see hte pink on my car, eh?

and yes, I'd have to agree with ren on this one- two colors that you have the most chances of getting pulled over are red and blue

trdragoon here on TN actually got pulled over for red "nipples" on his car before and got a ticket, but he was able to make an excuse and got away with it in court

to tell the truth, if you don't have insurance (bad idea in itself) don't give the cops any excuse to pull you over...go white or something that other vehicles don't use...like pink...

rusty9 · 09-29-2005, 07:19 PM

i hate blue signals, they are so retarded for the fact that they are usually so dim, you cant see them anyway...

wildfire · 09-29-2005, 07:27 PM

Really really really bad idea to use red or blue in your turnsignals. If a cop sees that and really feels like being a dick, he could probably get you for impersonating an emergency vehicle. I think that's a $250 fine...

92TRDCamRy · 09-29-2005, 09:53 PM

My signals are NOT blue/red.. i'm talking about my parking lights.. the light beside your head-light.

Todd Soden · 09-30-2005, 07:43 AM

Not driving with any insurance? DAMN!!!! Thats Terrible!!!! Sure I know Insurance companies rip you off, but have you ever thought of the What if scenario? As in What if you got involved in an accident that was your fault?

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Originally Posted by 92TRDCamRy

alrighty thanks.. i don't have insurance ( i know stupid ) so i don't wanna run any risks..
Thanks again!.

techrat · 09-30-2005, 07:49 AM

its 100% illegal

edit :

here : http://192.75.156.68/DBLaws/Statutes...08_e.htm#BK104

62. (1) When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall carry three lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on each side of the front of the vehicle which shall display a white or amber light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (1).

Todd Soden · 09-30-2005, 12:01 PM

Maybe that is why many manufactures (especially Honda) had those white parking lamps. It was only recently in civic that they took them out of the headlight cluster.

As for the Camry, I think they have been gone since the 4th generation model where they put the turn signal markers on the sides of the headlamps instead of integrating them into the the front bumper.

***Durrby*** · 09-30-2005, 12:12 PM

had red bulbs in my turn signals and corner lights till I got a ticket ($75...equipment violation)...but had it dismissed when I went to the precint to show them I had put my amber bulbs back in.