Are neons illegal?

[camarochick]

I've heard from so many diff. ways that neons are illegal or legal...Never had a final answer...I hear as long as they're not red or blue...But then u get pulled over if they're white, orange,pink, green, purple...What's the deal?

[tacoma man.]

depends on what the laws are for the state you live in
like kentucky red and blue are illeagle colors but
eveything else is leagal

[Deadcarny]

all are illigal in Michigan...not sure about here in SC since I see all kinds of colors. check your local laws.

[korndogg]

most states if they are legal....you can only have them on when your parked....as long as their not blue or red . i know from experience cause a state trooper pulled me over for a blue neon that was inside my truck. bastard.

[Hsmith117]

in most states neons are illegal but they are ways to get around the law... just look up the law on the net.. if they are not illegal in some states there are some stipulation to certain colors. like RED WHITE AND BLUE are deemed emergency colors.. When I am in Iowa the cop dude told me that it depends on how a patrol person feels. he said if the bulbs arent shown at any angle then you can get away from it but they are not going to chase you down for some lights.. the ticket in Iowa is just 25 dollars.. Good luck i still drive with mine own.. I have 2 sets.. Blue on my 96 explorer and green on my 91 explorer.

[camarochick]

Yeah it says here in Oklahoma that red and blue are illegal, but most of my friends have been pulled over for orange, white, and green...It says in the book, that if the cop feels like it he can pull you over if he wants...How stupid is that? If he feels like it? I mean if they're legal how can u get a ticket? I've been wanting to put some blacklights under mine, and of course the bulbs won't be showing cuz I have ground effects on my car.........I sure don't see a problem!

[korndogg]

wow, 25 bucks thats it? my ticket was 135. the cop gave me a ticket for impersonating an officer because the light was blue. my damn light was inside my truck!! but here in wisconsin neons are legal as long as your parked.

[Hsmith117]

same heree but i wa driving when i got pulled over.. i didnt get the ticket cuz i talked my way out of it but he made me cut em off.

[housy_bigmike]

if u drive a camaro, then it's illegal

[ridge_runner]

yea as soon as you get pulled over just disconnect them, or rip them out, he will prolly let you go if you do that, cops around here do

[camarochick]

hmmm.........too bad! I really want them, but not if i'm gonna have tickets out the ass!

[Andydg]

A cop told me that in IL neons are illegal on the street, but if you're in a parking lot you can have any color you want.

[DaMoNe6969]

Colored lights are restricted or prohibited in most cases. Blue lights are allowed on emergency vehicles, such as law enforcement vehicles, ambulances and fire vehicles. They are also allowed on snow removal and road maintenance vehicles operated by or under contract to state or political subdivisions. The exception to this rule is that a blue light, no larger than one-inch in diameter, may be displayed as part of a motorcycle’s rear brake light. The same applies for automobiles if they are collector vehicles as described by state statute or eligible to display collector license plates. The color and position of lights is controlled by statute. Vehicles may display only white and amber lights to the front. Vehicles may display only amber or red lights to the rear. Vehicles may display no more than two side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit a white light without glare. Vehicles may also display one running board courtesy lamp which shall emit a white or yellow light without glare.

Most other colored lights and locations of lights are prohibited by statute. The laws regarding vehicle lighting allows such things as delivery vehicle illuminated signage, elevated snow plow lights, backup lights and warning lamps on certain vehicles.


I think this is pretty much a rule of thumb anywhere you go.. I donl think they can do anything if you arent driving though..

[camarochick]

wow damone that was a really informative piece....I guess that's answered my question lol!

[DaMoNe6969]

Originally Posted by camarochick

wow damone that was a really informative piece....I guess that's answered my question lol!

i guess im just an informative kinda guy..lol

no actually that was a c&p i found diggin' around tryin ta find you an answer.. As I myself am kinda curious?? Ive heard so many things from people who think they know what theyre talkin about
"anything but blue and red"
"anything as long as the bulbs arent visable"

I know in my city.. any neon light you put anywhere on your car is illegal.. Cops are lienient with it and wont go out of their way to pull you over though...

Not that I would put stick neon lights on my baby!! lol