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Rjizzle10 · 03-25-2014, 02:20 PM

I have blue DRLs and they incredibly bright. I also have them where they come on at night along with my headlights. They light up every sign I go past blue, I could turn my headlights off and see with the DRLs lol.

Does anyone else have blue DRLs and have problems with the law ?

mastadan20 · 03-25-2014, 02:23 PM

For the most part I don't think they would illegal, unless it's blinding oncoming drivers. What bulbs are you using? Interested in getting some

Spartan01 · 03-25-2014, 02:27 PM

This is going to depend on state and local ordinances.
However, in virtually all jurisdictions anything on the front that is not white or amber would be a primary offense, meaning that you can be pulled over just for that.

usafboy · 03-25-2014, 02:28 PM

I think it depends on the officers in your area and the mood they're in. Too blue and they'll tell you to change them bcus you can't have blue light, impersonating a law enforcement officer. Most people can get away with it but like I said, just depends on where you live and the cops in your area. I would swap them out for some 5K-6K bulbs since those are more white than blue so you won't have to worry

Frank in MD · 03-25-2014, 05:41 PM

My understanding is that you can't have blue or red lights as those are reserved for emergency vehicles. If everyone had blue lights other drivers might be reticent to give way to the right for emergency first responders.

mr_honez · 03-25-2014, 06:10 PM

In Texas, blue lights are illegal. White and amber (yellow) are the only colors allowed in the front of the car. Red/amber in the rear. "Bluish" lights are technically legal, but depends on how "bluish" they are and if they are oem. There is a wide grey area here. One officers blue is another's white. Also you can have no more than 4 white lights in the front on at given time. But anything other than DOT is a reason for a stop. I have Ofer's DRL lights and halo harness in mine and they are bluish too, but yet have been stopped.

neptunetrucking · 03-25-2014, 06:30 PM

illegal yes

Rjizzle10 · 03-25-2014, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastadan20

For the most part I don't think they would illegal, unless it's blinding oncoming drivers. What bulbs are you using? Interested in getting some

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13.aspx

the Blue ones.

When I bought em i had instore credit and they were on sale for $99

mastadan20 · 03-26-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjizzle10

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13.aspx

the Blue ones.

When I bought em i had instore credit and they were on sale for $99

That price is a killer, do you have night pictures with them on?

Denis · 03-27-2014, 09:19 AM

i mean it kinda depends on how "blue" they are. those bulbs they sell at autozone that people buy to make theyre headlights blue arent illegal. now, if you're talking like legit BLUE led type situation then you might have an issue. otherwise, you'll probably be fine.

*The_Blur* · 03-27-2014, 09:21 AM

In most states, blue lights are illegal. You may be able to get away with white-blue, but these cars are magnets for attention anyway. You might want to consider something else.

menendez1293 · 03-27-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis

i mean it kinda depends on how "blue" they are. those bulbs they sell at autozone that people buy to make theyre headlights blue arent illegal. now, if you're talking like legit BLUE led type situation then you might have an issue. otherwise, you'll probably be fine.

BiG_TiMe · 03-27-2014, 10:47 AM

blue lights on the front of your car = illegal

03-25-2014, 02:20 PM	#1
Rjizzle10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 313	Blue DRL illegal? I have blue DRLs and they incredibly bright. I also have them where they come on at night along with my headlights. They light up every sign I go past blue, I could turn my headlights off and see with the DRLs lol. Does anyone else have blue DRLs and have problems with the law ?

03-25-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	This is going to depend on state and local ordinances. However, in virtually all jurisdictions anything on the front that is not white or amber would be a primary offense, meaning that you can be pulled over just for that. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

03-25-2014, 02:28 PM	#4
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	I think it depends on the officers in your area and the mood they're in. Too blue and they'll tell you to change them bcus you can't have blue light, impersonating a law enforcement officer. Most people can get away with it but like I said, just depends on where you live and the cops in your area. I would swap them out for some 5K-6K bulbs since those are more white than blue so you won't have to worry __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ

03-25-2014, 05:41 PM	#5
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	My understanding is that you can't have blue or red lights as those are reserved for emergency vehicles. If everyone had blue lights other drivers might be reticent to give way to the right for emergency first responders. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-25-2014, 06:10 PM	#6
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,540 View My Garage	In Texas, blue lights are illegal. White and amber (yellow) are the only colors allowed in the front of the car. Red/amber in the rear. "Bluish" lights are technically legal, but depends on how "bluish" they are and if they are oem. There is a wide grey area here. One officers blue is another's white. Also you can have no more than 4 white lights in the front on at given time. But anything other than DOT is a reason for a stop. I have Ofer's DRL lights and halo harness in mine and they are bluish too, but yet have been stopped. __________________

03-25-2014, 02:23 PM	#2
mastadan20 Drives: 2013 2LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20	For the most part I don't think they would illegal, unless it's blinding oncoming drivers. What bulbs are you using? Interested in getting some

03-25-2014, 06:30 PM	#7
neptunetrucking Drives: new ss Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 242	illegal yes

03-27-2014, 09:19 AM	#10
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	i mean it kinda depends on how "blue" they are. those bulbs they sell at autozone that people buy to make theyre headlights blue arent illegal. now, if you're talking like legit BLUE led type situation then you might have an issue. otherwise, you'll probably be fine. __________________

03-27-2014, 09:21 AM	#11
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	In most states, blue lights are illegal. You may be able to get away with white-blue, but these cars are magnets for attention anyway. You might want to consider something else. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-27-2014, 10:47 AM	#13
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	blue lights on the front of your car = illegal __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]