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Jspetree · 07-18-2012, 12:27 AM

having smoked taillights? I live in texas, and literally every other car has them.

I got pulled over a while back and was just curious if anyone else had the same experience, or a way around this law?

_Nick_ · 07-18-2012, 12:30 AM

"Everyone else is doing it" is a bullet proof way to get out of a ticket.

Jspetree · 07-18-2012, 12:47 AM

lol not saying that! It's just frustrating seeing all other cars with them! Plus they just look so good on the camaro!

Falundir · 07-18-2012, 12:50 AM

Im on the other side of the fence, but I think making it harder to see you stop is just...

SS King · 07-18-2012, 12:51 AM

Yes it's against the law you can get pulled over for it and ticketed

Xmicro_SS · 07-18-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Falundir

Im on the other side of the fence, but I think making it harder to see you stop is just...

I couldn't agree with this statement any more. I think cutting back on the visibility is suicide. Plus the RS tails had a darkened enough look in my opinion. Equipment tickets are "pay to play". You want to have illegal things, it will cost you fines.

Higgs Boson · 07-18-2012, 01:05 AM

smoked lights of any kind are very very 80s. I cringe and think of jcwhitney when I see them.

5cents · 07-18-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Falundir

Im on the other side of the fence, but I think making it harder to see you stop is just...

It cuts down your visibility, I can see their point. I know there are a lot of seemingly stupid vehicle laws out there, but this one makes sense to me.

You realize that if you ever get rearended, it will automatically be your fault, not the other guys.

two_wheel_mayhem · 07-18-2012, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 5cents

You realize that if you ever get rearended, it will automatically be your fault, not the other guys.

That's a pretty bold statement that is your opinion, not fact at all.

mikeSS · 07-18-2012, 03:39 AM

i have been smoking tail lights now on every car i get. there is ways around it. but you can not go DARK. or you need to leave some red showing. i tint my cars to a nice level where you can still see red.

heres my BMW i did last year. you must have red showing.

and my camaro

mastertypodemon · 07-18-2012, 05:41 AM

Are you the same one who started the thread about the same thing over in the Texas Regional sub-forum?

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Originally Posted by Jspetree

and was just curious if anyone else.... ....or a way around this law?

Take off the covers.

ToolFan66 · 07-18-2012, 05:55 AM

Quit crying, pay the ticket, move on..

Shaun SS · 07-18-2012, 06:30 AM

I dont have tinted taillights I have BLACKED OUT taillights.
I got them in Texas and never had a problem even when i got pulled over for speeding, but I was going through Arizona and I was pulled over for speeding and he gave me a warning for them. I asked the officer whats the law with tinted lights? He said they are illegal but 99% of the time the will ignore them unless they pull you over for something else.

SnowVert · 07-18-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

That's a pretty bold statement that is your opinion, not fact at all.

You are correct in that it isn't an "automatic" at fault determining factor. But it can be considered in the process when determining fault, and can cause that determination to swing your way.

07-18-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
Jspetree Drives: 2011 ls camaro. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Ever get pulled over for having smoked taillights? having smoked taillights? I live in texas, and literally every other car has them. I got pulled over a while back and was just curious if anyone else had the same experience, or a way around this law? __________________ 2011 Camaro ls, American Racing Phantom 20" wheels, Oracle color shift halos, black rally stripes and gill stripes, painted front and rear bowties

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_Nick_ Drives: '87 T/A, '87 IROC, '70 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	"Everyone else is doing it" is a bullet proof way to get out of a ticket. __________________

07-18-2012, 12:47 AM	#3
Jspetree Drives: 2011 ls camaro. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 56	lol not saying that! It's just frustrating seeing all other cars with them! Plus they just look so good on the camaro! __________________ 2011 Camaro ls, American Racing Phantom 20" wheels, Oracle color shift halos, black rally stripes and gill stripes, painted front and rear bowties

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SS King Drives: a Panty Dropper Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dehi Posts: 478	Yes it's against the law you can get pulled over for it and ticketed __________________

07-18-2012, 03:39 AM	#10
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i have been smoking tail lights now on every car i get. there is ways around it. but you can not go DARK. or you need to leave some red showing. i tint my cars to a nice level where you can still see red. heres my BMW i did last year. you must have red showing. and my camaro Attached Images

07-18-2012, 12:50 AM	#4
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	Im on the other side of the fence, but I think making it harder to see you stop is just...

07-18-2012, 01:05 AM	#7
Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	smoked lights of any kind are very very 80s. I cringe and think of jcwhitney when I see them.

07-18-2012, 05:55 AM	#12
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Quit crying, pay the ticket, move on..

07-18-2012, 06:30 AM	#13
Shaun SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 213	I dont have tinted taillights I have BLACKED OUT taillights. I got them in Texas and never had a problem even when i got pulled over for speeding, but I was going through Arizona and I was pulled over for speeding and he gave me a warning for them. I asked the officer whats the law with tinted lights? He said they are illegal but 99% of the time the will ignore them unless they pull you over for something else. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE, AGP Twin Turbos, IDs 1000s, ADM FPCM, AEM Meth injection, Cat Deletes, NPP Exhaust, Monster LT1 clutch, BMR Lowering springs, VPN COPO Camaro hood.