is flashing fog light flash illegal?

FLUJOKE · 02-21-2013, 06:44 PM

Just got the EVOr foglight and have it wired up and everything...just having second thoughts wondering if it's illegal to flash when braking here in San Antonio, TX...I can always just make it flash when backing up only but any advise be nice.

thank you in advance. also if you have a link to the law i'd appreciate that as well.

rAiN · 02-22-2013, 03:21 AM

i dont know how bright the evor rear foglight is but even oem ones are so bright, it was blinding me. that bein said, it cant be legal... maybe im wrong

Wonka2581 · 02-22-2013, 03:26 AM

Here in TN its fine, I dont know about the laws where you are located, but I do know some of the new vehicles are comming off the line with the blinking thired light, that being said I think you would be fine..... But it dont hurt to stop and ask a LE when your out and about.

Highsider9 · 02-22-2013, 03:42 AM

The Euro Fog light is extremely bright. In Europe you can be fined if you use is while visibility is above 100 Meters.

DEpointfive0 · 02-22-2013, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highsider9

The Euro Fog light is extremely bright. In Europe you can be fined if you use is while visibility is above 100 Meters.

Wow, really???
I don't think it's THAT bright

Highsider9 · 02-22-2013, 04:10 AM

That law does not only affect the Z but all Cars equipped with Fog lights. Friend of mine got fined because he had his front foglights on in the middle of a clear night.

Wonka2581 · 02-22-2013, 04:14 AM

I know my Evo-R foglight is weak I'm thinking about changing it out with something brighter,

VDC_OFF · 02-22-2013, 11:09 AM

No because school buses have them.

MetalMattZ34 · 02-26-2013, 08:19 AM

I see the Genesis coupes in NC that have the 3rd brake flashing so I'm going to say I can pop the EVO-R flasher on my 370.

NickBaragona · 03-02-2013, 06:44 PM

I live in Maryland, and have never been stopped for my Evo-R foglight.

MMIX · 03-07-2013, 03:11 PM

Half of the motorcycles on the road including one of my own have flashing brakelights so drivers can see them.. Resistors are actually sold to improve the chance of being seen by drivers.. To stay on topic i would say, you shouldnt have a problem

MightyBobo · 03-07-2013, 10:50 PM

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02-21-2013, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2067	is flashing fog light flash illegal? Just got the EVOr foglight and have it wired up and everything...just having second thoughts wondering if it's illegal to flash when braking here in San Antonio, TX...I can always just make it flash when backing up only but any advise be nice. thank you in advance. also if you have a link to the law i'd appreciate that as well.

02-22-2013, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
rAiN Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: va Posts: 721 Drives: 2012 370z mt Rep Power: 17	i dont know how bright the evor rear foglight is but even oem ones are so bright, it was blinding me. that bein said, it cant be legal... maybe im wrong Cronus likes this.

02-22-2013, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Here in TN its fine, I dont know about the laws where you are located, but I do know some of the new vehicles are comming off the line with the blinking thired light, that being said I think you would be fine..... But it dont hurt to stop and ask a LE when your out and about. rAiN and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-22-2013, 04:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I know my Evo-R foglight is weak I'm thinking about changing it out with something brighter, __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-22-2013, 11:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	No because school buses have them. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

02-22-2013, 03:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Highsider9 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Basel (Switzerland) Posts: 16 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	The Euro Fog light is extremely bright. In Europe you can be fined if you use is while visibility is above 100 Meters.

02-22-2013, 04:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Highsider9 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Basel (Switzerland) Posts: 16 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	That law does not only affect the Z but all Cars equipped with Fog lights. Friend of mine got fined because he had his front foglights on in the middle of a clear night.

02-26-2013, 08:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
MetalMattZ34 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 370Z MB 6S Rep Power: 13	I see the Genesis coupes in NC that have the 3rd brake flashing so I'm going to say I can pop the EVO-R flasher on my 370. __________________ MR. 13. EST. 1984. MONSTER ENERGY. DEATHMETAL. PROVING WRONG PEOPLE WRONG.

03-02-2013, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I live in Maryland, and have never been stopped for my Evo-R foglight. __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

03-07-2013, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
MMIX Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: A LOST CITY Posts: 9 Drives: two wheels Rep Power: 12	Half of the motorcycles on the road including one of my own have flashing brakelights so drivers can see them.. Resistors are actually sold to improve the chance of being seen by drivers.. To stay on topic i would say, you shouldnt have a problem

03-07-2013, 10:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Automotive lighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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