Turn signals
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
Depends on the local LEO. I did the exact opposite because my rear turn signals also come on with the center brake lamp. Now they get the center read and two ambers when the brakes are applied. The amber is much brighter. Nothing like have two caution lamps coming on with the read.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Missouri
In the state of Missouri, it is unlawful to display a red light to the front of a vehicle in motion, unless it is an emergency vehicle. You might want to check with your local and state agencies.
Grand HDF Member
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From: Bay Area
I can say with almost 100% certainty that it is illegal in any state unless youre in law enforcement. In Ca I was written up for a similiar red lens on a big rig and was told the law is red lights cant be more than 6" from the rearmost bumper, and amber 6" from front. Although bike measurements are different, Im sure its the same premise.
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
I switched to rear LED turn signals a few years ago, with a converter to use them as auxiliary brake lights and running lights. I ordered them through J&P. I was going to get red lenses, but their tech said I better check to see if that would be legal, so I just went ahead and got the amber lenses. I have seen where a lot of members of this forum have gone to red lenses.
Now I am legal when my turn signals are operating, but when they come on with the brake light am I still legal, since they are not red? Very confusing.
Tom
Now I am legal when my turn signals are operating, but when they come on with the brake light am I still legal, since they are not red? Very confusing.
Tom
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
I switched to rear LED turn signals a few years ago, with a converter to use them as auxiliary brake lights and running lights. I ordered them through J&P. I was going to get red lenses, but their tech said I better check to see if that would be legal, so I just went ahead and got the amber lenses. I have seen where a lot of members of this forum have gone to red lenses.
Now I am legal when my turn signals are operating, but when they come on with the brake light am I still legal, since they are not red? Very confusing.
Tom
Now I am legal when my turn signals are operating, but when they come on with the brake light am I still legal, since they are not red? Very confusing.
Tom
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Road Captain
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From: New Hampster!
I think the OP was asking about FRONT lenses being RED and LEGAL and the answer is NO.
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Road Warrior
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: New Hampster!
Agreed, but the red lens is more enforced than the pipes are. The places that require inspection will most likely catch this as color of a lens is cut and dried whereas sound level is more interprative