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JustRaf · 10-27-2014, 11:52 PM

I was pulled over last August for blacked out tail lights and it cost me $$239? **** California!!!

Jeff_SS · 10-28-2014, 12:21 AM

Cheaper than when you get rearended and you're at fault because they couldn't see your brake lights.
Plus, blacked out taillights look dumb.

lawdog · 10-28-2014, 01:47 AM

I never understood the black out tailights craze. a modification that is going to cause you safety concerns ?! reflectors are installed for a reason. When you have electrical problems and stranded on the side of the road those reflector tail lights can save your car and your life, daytime or nighttime . In bright sunshine when the sun is in someone's eyes, you may not be visible for a second or two but the reflection of your tailight reflector may catch their attention . Just a thought . Yeah I know, they look good on some cars but isn't it more important to be safe ?

Sir Nuke · 10-28-2014, 05:48 AM

no whining allowed.......ya gotta pay to play!

hrpiii · 10-28-2014, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Cheaper than when you get rearended and you're at fault because they couldn't see your brake lights.
Plus, blacked out taillights look dumb.

I know it's not all situations, but the last couple of times I was rearended, I could have been standing beside my car, with a bullhorn and waving red flags and they would not have even touched their brakes. But I do understand what you are saying here. There will be times and certain weather conditions were blacked out taillights are not the best option.

Les7311 · 10-28-2014, 05:53 AM

Almost hit a car smack in the side about 70mph 2 days ago.

They made a uturn, no lights on, 1 lane road, almost midnight.

What save me/them: the tail reflector light.

Never saw car until am about 25 ft from them.

Only 5 seconds earlier I put on my seat belts.

CamaroCracka · 10-28-2014, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

I know it's not all situations, but the last couple of times I was rearended, I could have been standing beside my car, with a bullhorn and waving red flags and they would not have even touched their brakes. But I do understand what you are saying here. There will be times and certain weather conditions were blacked out taillights are not the best option.

Last couple of times? Were there more? That is some pretty bad luck.

Trob85 · 10-28-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lawdog

I never understood the black out tailights craze. a modification that is going to cause you safety concerns ?! reflectors are installed for a reason. When you have electrical problems and stranded on the side of the road those reflector tail lights can save your car and your life, daytime or nighttime . In bright sunshine when the sun is in someone's eyes, you may not be visible for a second or two but the reflection of your tailight reflector may catch their attention . Just a thought . Yeah I know, they look good on some cars but isn't it more important to be safe ?

Have you ever seen taillights done with hvt nightshades? They could be completly black until you hit the brakes then they look like there's nothing on them. With products on the market like that the safety issues have been resolved so I don't know what you're talking about.

FilibustaRhymes · 10-28-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Trob85

Have you ever seen taillights done with hvt nightshades? They could be completly black until you hit the brakes then they look like there's nothing on them. With products on the market like that the safety issues have been resolved so I don't know what you're talking about.

The point is that the reflector part of the light is rendered less effective for when the lights are not active.

Raysmaro · 10-28-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRaf

I was pulled over last August for blacked out tail lights and it cost me $$239? **** California!!!

I just recently go pull over for this as well. Did the officer put non correctable on your ticket?

VOLmanTN · 10-28-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trob85

Have you ever seen taillights done with hvt nightshades? They could be completly black until you hit the brakes then they look like there's nothing on them. With products on the market like that the safety issues have been resolved so I don't know what you're talking about.

good luck in court

Manbearpig · 10-28-2014, 09:15 AM

Black taillight tax son. That's how life works.

Pluto · 10-28-2014, 09:18 AM

the more I read about California the more I feel for the people who live there...I have never been, but I just can't imagine living in a place that's so contradicting...lets legalize weed, but you cant put long tubes or blacked out tail lights on your car...I know weed brings the money in, but seriously think about it..California is ridiculous

JustRaf · 10-28-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Raysmaro

I just recently go pull over for this as well. Did the officer put non correctable on your ticket?

No sir! Not a fix it tickets its a actual ticket. Its $239! Crazy!! Its painted not tinted.

10-27-2014, 11:52 PM	#1
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Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,708 View My Garage	Cheaper than when you get rearended and you're at fault because they couldn't see your brake lights. Plus, blacked out taillights look dumb. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

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10-28-2014, 09:18 AM	#13
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,191 View My Garage	the more I read about California the more I feel for the people who live there...I have never been, but I just can't imagine living in a place that's so contradicting...lets legalize weed, but you cant put long tubes or blacked out tail lights on your car...I know weed brings the money in, but seriously think about it..California is ridiculous __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

10-28-2014, 01:47 AM	#3
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	I never understood the black out tailights craze. a modification that is going to cause you safety concerns ?! reflectors are installed for a reason. When you have electrical problems and stranded on the side of the road those reflector tail lights can save your car and your life, daytime or nighttime . In bright sunshine when the sun is in someone's eyes, you may not be visible for a second or two but the reflection of your tailight reflector may catch their attention . Just a thought . Yeah I know, they look good on some cars but isn't it more important to be safe ?

10-28-2014, 05:53 AM	#6
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	Almost hit a car smack in the side about 70mph 2 days ago. They made a uturn, no lights on, 1 lane road, almost midnight. What save me/them: the tail reflector light. Never saw car until am about 25 ft from them. Only 5 seconds earlier I put on my seat belts.

10-28-2014, 09:15 AM	#12
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741	Black taillight tax son. That's how life works.