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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Question amber brake lights

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bought a module to make my rear turns- brake and running also,, i have amber lenses , question is , is it legel to leave them amber as they will now be brake lights also ?? i know i can put red lenses but i kinda like them as amber , when you hit the brakes they really grab you eyes along with the led tail and flashing ones on the tour pac .
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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Brake lamps should be red.Go ahead and run the amber ones and the local LEO will let you know whether its legal or not.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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I have been running amber on mine for a couple years with no problems.
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Just because you havent gotten caught doesnt make them legal. They should be red.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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If you get hit from behind it could cause problems with your insrance or the person who hit you. You now have some culpability which could cost you $$$.
 
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Originally Posted by scglide
I have been running amber on mine for a couple years with no problems.
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See section labled "Taillamps" on page 3 of this document.

http://www.chp.ca.gov/publications/pdf/chp888.pdf

Just lookin out for ya...
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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I had the smoke lenses on mine when I put the run, turn, and brake module on it and the local dealer insisted I put red bulbs in the turn signals. I did, I put red leds in and they are much brighter than the stock bulbs and still look cool with the smoke gray lenses.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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Yes they are supposed to be red and I would change them out personally..
 
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Law in Illinois is brake lights have to be red.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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I think all states require red lenses now for the brake and can have amber or red for the turns. Almost all newer cages have red for the combo brake/turn signals now.
 

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