On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:21:03 -0500, droo <03dakotaCC4.7_4x4@comcast.net> wrote:
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> That falls in line with having proper lighting on your car. Not really a police deal.
> Amber and white in front and amber and red in the rear. That why people have problems
> with the clear lamps.
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Actually, clear lights are legal for turn signals, at least in new york and minnesota - I checked the laws a couple years ago, and both states say that front signals must be between amber/yellow and white, and rears between amber/yellow and red. I spent an embarassingly long time fruitlessly searching for the NYS statues on directional signal color to no avail, but this is what Minnesota has to say on the matter:
MN Statute 169.57 Vehicle signals.
> Subdivision 1. Stoplights. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter, shall be equipped with at least two stop lamps on the rear which shall emit a red or yellow light and which shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and which may, but need not be, incorporated with the taillamps and which shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of 100 feet to the rear during normal sunlight and at night.
> Subd. 2. Turn signal. (a) Any vehicle may be equipped, and when required under this chapter shall be equipped, with a lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device of such color as may be approved by the commissioner of public safety and capable of clearly indicating any intention to turn either to the right or to the left and shall be visible and understandable during both daytime and nighttime from a distance of 100 feet both to the front and rear.
The only codification of front signal color is in section 169.59 discussion hazard warning lights:
> Subd. 4. Flashing warning light. Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps which may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing, and when so equipped may display such warning in addition to any other warning signals required by this act. The lamps used to display such warnings to the front shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneous flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber. The lamps used to display such warnings to the rear shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red. Instead of a pair of lamps that flash simultaneously, either one or two strobe lights or rotating beacon light!
s with
> an amber or yellow lens may be used both to the front and rear of the vehicle. These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night.
and for Jim:
MN Statute 169.64 Prohibited lights; exceptions.
> Subd. 4. Blue light. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) to (d), blue lights are prohibited on all vehicles except road maintenance equipment and snow removal equipment operated by or under contract to the state or a political subdivision thereof. (b) Authorized emergency vehicles may display flashing blue lights to the rear of the vehicle as a warning signal in combination with other lights permitted or required by this chapter. In addition, authorized emergency vehicles may display, mounted on the passenger side only, flashing blue lights to the front of the vehicle as a warning signal in combination with other lights permitted or required by this chapter. (c) A motorcycle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the motorcycle's rear brake light. (d) A motor vehicle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the vehicle's rear brake light if: (1) the vehicle is a collector vehicle, as described in section 168!
.10; or
> (2) the vehicle is eligible to display a collector plate under section 168.10.
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> Subd. 6. Flashing amber light. (a) Any service vehicle may be equipped with a flashing amber lamp of a type approved by the commissioner of public safety.
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> (b) A service vehicle shall not display the lighted lamp authorized under paragraph (a) when traveling upon the highway or at any other time except at the scene of a disabled vehicle or while engaged in snow removal or road maintenance.
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> (c) A self-propelled implement of husbandry may display the lighted lamp authorized under paragraph (a) at any time.
and for the emissions discussion: New York state will give you a one year waiver with $450 in repairs at a licenced repair facility, or proof of private-party instalation of $450 in parts. as per the inspection FAQ <http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm#einspect>
-- Mike Maskalans <http://mike.tepidcola.com/dodge/> '98 Dakota SLT CC, 318/46RE/231, D44/Sterling 10.25, 4.10s, 35s on Humvee rims '84 RamCharger Royale SE, 360/727/208, stock, 3.21s, 32s
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