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ncheung85 12-05-2010 03:21 PM

Fog light
 
Has anyone attract any unwanted attention with their rear fog light?

At first, I want to attach it so it's on when I have my headlights on but now I am thinking about getting a switch for it.

Don't know what to do now.

kjay82 12-05-2010 04:51 PM

It comes with a switch.
You have to run the wire from the back to the front.

I think ak has a dyi for it..

TreeSemdyZee 12-05-2010 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kjay82 (Post 837623)
It comes with a switch.
You have to run the wire from the back to the front.

I think ak has a dyi for it..

The light is separate. You have to buy the switch.

I put the switch on mine. I think it would be annoying in clear weather. It's a safety feature as far as I'm concerned.

ncheung85 12-05-2010 07:41 PM

I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

Waiz 12-05-2010 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ncheung85 (Post 837920)
I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

Nelson I think it's fine, the 5-0 don't like external neons but an extra light shouldn't be an issue.

TreeSemdyZee 12-05-2010 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncheung85 (Post 837920)
I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

As long as it's not flashing, you're fine.

xdeslitx 12-05-2010 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 837984)
As long as it's not flashing, you're fine.

Really? Do you think it would be illegal to have the light flash F1 style when braking?

djamalt 12-05-2010 08:30 PM

^^^ I Could be wrong, but as along as it's not your two primary brake lights, I think you can flash them. Would be worth checking before you install though, no?

ncheung85 12-05-2010 08:31 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have it hook up to turn on when my headlights are on. And Flashing when I'm in reverse

xdeslitx 12-05-2010 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by djamalt (Post 838067)
^^^ I Could be wrong, but as along as it's not your two primary brake lights, I think you can flash them. Would be worth checking before you install though, no?

Just wondering since I wanted to have them flash in the beginning.
But the way mine is done, it just come on solid when I hit the brakes.

christian370z 12-05-2010 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx (Post 838052)
Really? Do you think it would be illegal to have the light flash F1 style when braking?

Honestly, I think F1 blinking is too distracting to be a safety benefit and I wouldn't be surprised if it might attract attention from law enforcement. Most people would just watch it since it is not expected right up until they rear end you on the freeway.

Dreezy562 12-05-2010 10:07 PM

I see a lot of motorcycles with blinking brake light additions... don't really know the legality of it tho

djamalt 12-06-2010 12:16 AM

Yep, I have it on my motorcycle. Never had a cop say a word to me, even the few times I've been pulled over. I think it's less offensive on a motorcycle since the reason we get it to attract attention. You'd be surprised how many drivers don't know when a motorcycle's brake light is on. But most bikers who get this done also have that as extra, and still keep one primary brake light that doesn't flash. Most, not all - yeah I skipped it, but mine only flashes 5 times then stays solid, and decreases with each brake push within like 5 seconds.

I've seen cars with the brake light in the window flash, or light up sequentially (when consisting of a bar of LEDs) and I don't think those guys ran into any trouble either. As long are your primary brake lights (the ones on the back bumper area) are not doing anything funny I really do think you're okay. However, I imagine if you have an obnoxious, bright LED strobe effect going on, you might catch some grief. But as low as that fog light is located, I'm guessing cops won't care. Again, check with Johnny law if you have any concern. Come "quota time" no telling what you'll get...

ncheung85 12-06-2010 12:50 AM

I like the F1 blinking but it's too distracting. And you will be more likely to get pull over.

I think I'm just going to leave it how it is until I get pull over.

Kenny 12-25-2010 05:21 AM

I'm pretty sure it's not legal.

Any automotive lighting that is not DOT (Department of Transportation) certified or stamped cannot be used on vehicles driven public roads or highways.

The rear fog light was never meant for the USDM market.

With that said, I don't think any cops would really care anyway.


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