smoked tail lights and head lights

02MiNeRaLgRaYGT · August 29th, 2007, 12:41 AM

are they legal? i live in florida so i dont know if it varies from state to state.

neckbonekat · August 29th, 2007, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by 02MiNeRaLgRaYGT

are they legal? i live in florida so i dont know if it varies from state to state.

smoked, yes. blacked out, no.

00SlvrStang · August 29th, 2007, 01:25 PM

check your local laws. most states require the lens to still be reflective red in the rear for safety reasons. usually cops won't mess with you on it but if they want to be a prick they can.

neckbonekat · August 29th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by 00SlvrStang

check your local laws. most states require the lens to still be reflective red in the rear for safety reasons. usually cops won't mess with you on it but if they want to be a prick they can.

Never heard that. I have seen them give people with the blackout covers a hard time due to the amount of light that comes through making the brake lights dim. That's not an issue with the tint. I know the color of the light has to be red for the brake lights when they are on.

2001Stang954 · July 6th, 2009, 10:17 PM

I'm getting my tail lighst and head lights done soon as well, I live in Broward County and yes they stop you if it's completely blacked out. Smoked out is fine, but not jet black something about the red does not admit enough light and can cause collisions.

AzSonicSnake · July 7th, 2009, 12:18 AM

if you black out or smoke the fronts i'd highly suggest a set of hids to help out with the light you lose..

Fluffy The Rhino · July 7th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Smoked is legal. Most of the ones I've seen are advertised as DoT certified.

Ryguy33 · July 7th, 2009, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

if you black out or smoke the fronts i'd highly suggest a set of hids to help out with the light you lose..

yea my friend tinted his headlights and he couldnt see anything.
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03SonicBoom · July 7th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino

Smoked is legal. Most of the ones I've seen are advertised as DoT certified.

That's a very common misconception, DOT approved/certified does NOT mean it's legal.

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Never heard that. I have seen them give people with the blackout covers a hard time due to the amount of light that comes through making the brake lights dim. That's not an issue with the tint. I know the color of the light has to be red for the brake lights when they are on.

Check your local laws. No one on here is going to be able to accurately answer for you if they don't check the laws for your state. In Indiana you have to have two red reflectors. That's why I tinted my tail lights they way they are.
http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/cod...9/ar19/ch6.pdf

dcook_14 · July 7th, 2009, 10:48 AM

I just tinted mine last night, I'm just hoping they aren't too dark and I get pulled over because of it. Just tint them like you want them, and if you ever get pulled over just tell the cops that's how you bought it. They'll probably just write you a fix-it ticket and you can go out and buy a used pair of lights to stick in there for less than $100

03SonicBoom · July 7th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

I just tinted mine last night, I'm just hoping they aren't too dark and I get pulled over because of it. Just tint them like you want them, and if you ever get pulled over just tell the cops that's how you bought it. They'll probably just write you a fix-it ticket and you can go out and buy a used pair of lights to stick in there for less than $100

My big concern was if someone rear ended me. If I tinted my tails and someone wasn't paying attention and rear ends me, insurance could through a fit. The person could claim they couldn't see your brake/tail lights because they were tinted. Then, it's no longer the other person's fault, but your fault. Basically, I didn't want to be screwed over if some dumbass rearends my car.

2001Stang954 · October 12th, 2009, 11:50 PM

I have the dark smoke tail light kit with the reverse light cut out.

M.P. Cobra Fan · October 13th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Most states require that they be visible from a certain distance away. You also have to remember that we have a red reflective third brake light in these vehicles. Mine are tinted, have been for two years, and if you look at mine next to some other stock cars during the day, mine are more visible than theirs.

M.P. Cobra Fan · October 13th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Oops, forgot about the headlight issues. I have the tinted headlights in my car as well. I was very scared when I bought them that I would not be able to see. I was right. Even with HID's the light output is horrible. The damn things look good as hell though. It could be that I went from stock housing with HID's in them, to tinted lense. So they just seem that much darker. I would say they are close to stock bulb/lense output right now.

August 29th, 2007, 12:41 AM	#1
02MiNeRaLgRaYGT Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	smoked tail lights and head lights are they legal? i live in florida so i dont know if it varies from state to state.

July 6th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#5
2001Stang954 Newbie 2001 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Broward County Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm getting my tail lighst and head lights done soon as well, I live in Broward County and yes they stop you if it's completely blacked out. Smoked out is fine, but not jet black something about the red does not admit enough light and can cause collisions. __________________ Mineral Grey Club Member #6

July 7th, 2009, 12:18 AM	#6
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,716 iTrader: 1 reviews	if you black out or smoke the fronts i'd highly suggest a set of hids to help out with the light you lose.. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

July 7th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#7
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Smoked is legal. Most of the ones I've seen are advertised as DoT certified. __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

October 12th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#12
2001Stang954 Newbie 2001 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Broward County Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dark Smoke Tail Lights I have the dark smoke tail light kit with the reverse light cut out. __________________ Mineral Grey Club Member #6

August 29th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#3
00SlvrStang Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	check your local laws. most states require the lens to still be reflective red in the rear for safety reasons. usually cops won't mess with you on it but if they want to be a prick they can.

July 7th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#10
dcook_14 El Danno 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,001 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	I just tinted mine last night, I'm just hoping they aren't too dark and I get pulled over because of it. Just tint them like you want them, and if you ever get pulled over just tell the cops that's how you bought it. They'll probably just write you a fix-it ticket and you can go out and buy a used pair of lights to stick in there for less than $100

October 13th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#13
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	Most states require that they be visible from a certain distance away. You also have to remember that we have a red reflective third brake light in these vehicles. Mine are tinted, have been for two years, and if you look at mine next to some other stock cars during the day, mine are more visible than theirs. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

October 13th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#14
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	Oops, forgot about the headlight issues. I have the tinted headlights in my car as well. I was very scared when I bought them that I would not be able to see. I was right. Even with HID's the light output is horrible. The damn things look good as hell though. It could be that I went from stock housing with HID's in them, to tinted lense. So they just seem that much darker. I would say they are close to stock bulb/lense output right now. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

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