You would need to have the LEDs work as a run/brake/turn system. Which, is pretty easy to do. They would definitely work as "proper signals". If you did get a ticket and they tell you what you did wrong, you can sometimes fix the situation, bring your bike by the department for inspection and get out of it. That's not always or all departments; but before hitting the road, it is advised to follow all state laws regardless.

If you have questions, go by your local inspector and run things by him/her. They should be able to answer all your questions regarding legality, etc.

 

Well, I'm not likely to be pulled over in this city for small things, but it is a possibility. Suppose I could ask the MP's and see what they would do.

 

Couldn't hurt. I always prefer the saying "better safe than sorry". For instance, I commonly ride through four different states. I need to be legal in all four, but especially my own state. In MO, I know you can go without turn signals, but expect tickets if you ride after dark.

 

Seriously, who gets pulled over for no blinkers? The cops would have to have perfect vision and be waiting for you to notice that. You guys are being too paranoid.

 

It's pretty easy to tell who is and who is not running signals after dark. I enjoy a lot of night-riding, so I don't like risking it. Especially since the officers here are known to be pretty finicky about stuff like that. I got pulled over once in the car for having a platic protective cover over my license plate. Came like that stock. But, if I didn't remove it, I was threatened with a fine.

 

Where do you guys live?

 

Joplin, MO for me. SW MO police are pretty strict.

Where in TX are you from?

 

Kingston, Ontario. Bikes are nearly immune to cops here, unless doing something ridiculous. Most cops here know my bike and know I'm military, so they usually leave me alone.

I could probably get away with losing the lights and whatnot.

 

Houston. Texas has the lane splitting law, too. Anything goes here. I don't ride after dark, though. I avoid dangerous situations like that.

 

You guys make me jealous. lol