Anyone had issues with tickets for running clear side markers in Ontario?

[ervc.BRZ]

Been running smoked sidemarkers for 2 years with no issues. I also disconnected the sidemarker leds and left it since they kept burning out. Never got pulled over from cops at nighttime for it.

[new2subaru]

I think they could have more fun with all the blacked out tails and head lights.

They’re not going to enforce clear markers unless you’re already pulled over for being a douche lol Clear markers are not really in your face obvious either especially with the amber bulb.

I’ve seen tails so dark you can barely see them signal!

[Tcoat]

I have run smoked lights on several cars going back as far as the late 70s and have never once had a cop that pulled me over even mention them. As pointed out clear markers are even less conspicuous and if a cop decides to make an issue of them then odds are you already had f'ed up really bad and they are the least of your problems.

[Lynxis]

Alright thanks everyone, seems unlikely I'll run into trouble with them unless I'm getting pulled over for something else. The only examples I can find of people reporting getting tickets for them were people who were pulled over for other things anyways.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Lynxis

Alright thanks everyone, seems unlikely I'll run into trouble with them unless I'm getting pulled over for something else. The only examples I can find of people reporting getting tickets for them were people who were pulled over for other things anyways.

Yep such tickets are usually given instead of a moving violation because you handled the situation well and the cop decided to give you a break but not let you off completely free.


Or


Because you were a major d1ckhead to the cop and they decided you were getting a ticket for something no matter how trivial but they weren't sure something more serious would stand up in court.

[nmctacticz]

The colour of the side markers shouldn't matter as long as you have them installed and working properly. Not having side markers however would be considered a serious traffic violation.

[ichitaka05]

Let’s not go into that rabbit hole... aka warning

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by nmctacticz

The colour of the side markers shouldn't matter as long as you have them installed and working properly. Not having side markers however would be considered a serious traffic violation.

Unless your car is 6.1 or more metres you don't need side markers at all so ya the colour doesn't matter.


As long as you have at least two white or amber lights on the front and one red tail you are legal.


Ontario Highway Traffic Act section 62


62. (1) When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall carry three lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on each side of the front of the vehicle which shall display a white or amber light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (1).


Side marker lamps

(13) When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one half-hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle or combination of vehicles having a length in excess of 6.1 metres shall carry not fewer than four lighted side marker lamps, one of which shall be located...

[Bardia]

In case you needed my input, go for it. I have the 2nd generation Helix LED sidemarkers (it was cheap and looked nice **better than my stupid OEM ones**)
Haven't been pulled over for it, cops don't even notice it since it emits amber and it is very prominent. Just make sure to use some force when installing the new one or it will stick out like a sore thumb in the middle of an orgy