Knight Rider light, legal or illegal? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Chaotic73 · 02-13-2011, 10:09 AM

just like the title says are they or aren't they or does it depend on the color? I have an amber one in my grill.

I live in NJ if that matters.

GB EB · 02-13-2011, 10:18 AM

I'm not a cop but I play one on TV.

I believe they are only legal if white and non-flashing.... but then again... why would amber NOT be legal? Your parking lamps are amber-

I got the LED DayLiner by PUTCO because I wanted something that is legal...

the "con" of the PUTCO product is it sticks out a little farther than I prefer.
The "pro" is the legality of it, and no drilling or cutting to install. Wired it direct to side marker so no "fob" or switch required.... parking lamps on, LEDs on!

if I had it to do over... I'd probably go with a white knight rider just because from the pics I've seen, it doesn't stick out as much / obvious / during the day.

Mr_Draco · 02-13-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chaotic84

just like the title says are they or aren't they or does it depend on the color? I have an amber one in my grill.

I live in NJ if that matters.

Depends on it's function, color and your state laws.

The only legal colors in the front in all states is amber and white. You have amber so your safe here.

Now it comes down to function. How is it being used and does it strobe back and forth? This is where it can get tricky as this varies by state. Some states specifically state amber can only be used for informational lights such as turn signals where others do not. Since yours is in the grill it would also fall under underglow and some states allow this while others do not. Generally speaking strobe lights are illegal on private vehicles unless allowed by the DOT (which this isn't). All of these laws ONLY apply to vehicles on public roads so if you're sitting in your driveway or a parking lot showing it off you're fine.

So as you can see there is no easy answer to this question. What you need to do is look up your states and counties statutes and figure out what is legal in your state and county.

KnightRiderSS · 02-13-2011, 02:49 PM

As long as they are not on while you are driving I doubt any LEO would stop you for them.....

SummoneR · 02-13-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

I'm not a cop but I play one on TV.

I believe they are only legal if white and non-flashing.... but then again... why would amber NOT be legal? Your parking lamps are amber-

I got the LED DayLiner by PUTCO because I wanted something that is legal...

the "con" of the PUTCO product is it sticks out a little farther than I prefer.
The "pro" is the legality of it, and no drilling or cutting to install. Wired it direct to side marker so no "fob" or switch required.... parking lamps on, LEDs on!

if I had it to do over... I'd probably go with a white knight rider just because from the pics I've seen, it doesn't stick out as much / obvious / during the day.

It looks like you kept the black insert in the slot? I would have removed it first so that the Putco light set further back.

GB EB · 02-13-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

It looks like you kept the black insert in the slot? I would have removed it first so that the Putco light set further back.

No..... that is how thick the DayLiner is... it sticks out even with the black part removed...

2010 SSRS · 02-13-2011, 03:30 PM

I need a Knight Rider light now.

TXGooch21 · 02-13-2011, 03:44 PM

I don't see how it could be illegal if your car is not in motion....

vdevine · 02-13-2011, 03:50 PM

In every State, blue and red lights are not authorized anywhere on your car exterior to include rear license plates and windshield wiper sprayer nozzles when operating the motor vehicle. You can turn them on when your not driving though. I have the night rider lights myself.

SummoneR · 02-13-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

No..... that is how thick the DayLiner is... it sticks out even with the black part removed...

WOW! Really? Yeah that's unfortunate. Did they use SMD's or the 5mm acrylic covers LED's?

To the OP best way to find out is to ask local PD.

Usually anything other than white or Amber is illegal and it normally can not flash strobe or scan etc.

EDIT: Judging from the picture looks like they used regular acrylic covered LED's. No wonder it's so thick. Good to know thanks for posting about it.

bigted83 · 02-13-2011, 05:58 PM

I retract my previous statement

SummoneR · 02-13-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bigted83

How bout gay

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=Stephens= · 02-13-2011, 08:57 PM

I had white and I also had red. I have been pulled over in Nebraska with the Red ones. I found out, red and blue are illegall as a felony. " Impersonating a law enforcement or emergency vehicle." Only way I was able to talk my way out of a trip to the detention center, I said I had them for posing and just put them on and forgot they were on. Mine were moving back and forth. With the white, I never got pulled over once and had them on all the time, also when I was driving. As long as your vehicle is not in motion they are legal to have any color.

ToolFan66 · 02-13-2011, 09:28 PM

What about LED's under the car that give the glow to the ground?? Not that I want to do it just curious..

02-13-2011, 10:09 AM	#1
Chaotic73 BUMBLLB Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 1,772 View My Garage	Knight Rider light, legal or illegal? just like the title says are they or aren't they or does it depend on the color? I have an amber one in my grill. I live in NJ if that matters.

02-13-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I'm not a cop but I play one on TV. I believe they are only legal if white and non-flashing.... but then again... why would amber NOT be legal? Your parking lamps are amber- I got the LED DayLiner by PUTCO because I wanted something that is legal... the "con" of the PUTCO product is it sticks out a little farther than I prefer. The "pro" is the legality of it, and no drilling or cutting to install. Wired it direct to side marker so no "fob" or switch required.... parking lamps on, LEDs on! if I had it to do over... I'd probably go with a white knight rider just because from the pics I've seen, it doesn't stick out as much / obvious / during the day. Attached Images __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

02-13-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	As long as they are not on while you are driving I doubt any LEO would stop you for them..... __________________

02-13-2011, 03:30 PM	#7
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02-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#8
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	I don't see how it could be illegal if your car is not in motion.... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

02-13-2011, 03:50 PM	#9
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	In every State, blue and red lights are not authorized anywhere on your car exterior to include rear license plates and windshield wiper sprayer nozzles when operating the motor vehicle. You can turn them on when your not driving though. I have the night rider lights myself. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

02-13-2011, 05:58 PM	#11
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	I retract my previous statement Last edited by bigted83; 02-13-2011 at 06:24 PM.

02-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#13
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I had white and I also had red. I have been pulled over in Nebraska with the Red ones. I found out, red and blue are illegall as a felony. " Impersonating a law enforcement or emergency vehicle." Only way I was able to talk my way out of a trip to the detention center, I said I had them for posing and just put them on and forgot they were on. Mine were moving back and forth. With the white, I never got pulled over once and had them on all the time, also when I was driving. As long as your vehicle is not in motion they are legal to have any color.

02-13-2011, 09:28 PM	#14
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	What about LED's under the car that give the glow to the ground?? Not that I want to do it just curious..

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