Re: Ion Headlights

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Mon Mar 16 1998 - 12:46:04 EST


What's the cost to get a copy of your state's vehicle laws anyway?
Thanx..

Bruce

>
>
> Yep, the laws for these vary from state to state. NY's ruling on lights
> is that they can't be above a certain candlepower. (I forget what the
> number is, though I can look it up if anyone is interested.) This stuff
> is all grouped in the Equipment section (part 375 or 376, I think). I'm
> currently trying to wade through that garbage to find out wether my
> taillight covers are illegal or not. Boy, they sure don't make it easy
> to read, or easy to find information in there!!
>
> When my brother got a ticket for one of those neon license plate
> frames, the ticket was for the candlepower thing... No mention of
> color. (Though I do recall that there are some things about
> color in there, especially regarding the rear end of the vehicle, I
> think...)
>
> I have to update my copy though; I think it goes back to 95 or 96...
> A copy of the state vehicle laws is a good thing to have, IMHO... Sort
> of like the technical service manual. :-) Don't let them take advantage
> of you!
>
> -Jon-
>
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