Anyone got caught with non-amber sidemarker?
 

Just wondering if anyone have EVER got pulled over for non amber sidemarker, not limited to the FRS/BRZ.

I know chances are not big, just out of curiosity. Also IF we get a ticket for it, any estimate on how much it would actually cost?

in my area it is illegal unless its green or amber, but you will not get pulled over for having non green or amber but if you do get pulled over for something else you will get another ticket on top of the current one

Just get amber bulbs (leds or chrome dipped work as well to keep the clear look). That way your still legal.

Otherwise I imagine it would just be a fix it and be $25 if corrected.

I live in LA and wondered about the same thing for long time, before I purchased a clear marker with amber L.E.D


Even though I knew it's rare to be pulled over just for the amber light, but it might definitely start something.

I really didn't feel like giving cop ANY reason to pull me over. especially when it's something minimal like white light vs amber light

Fix-It tickets are considerably cheap, but the hassle of getting it written off by other cop and sending the payments in... ye not worth it.

well if having a clear housing is already illegal, then I might as well have white light to go with it, just to make it look nicer.

however if having a white side marker is alot more prone to attract unwanted cop attentions...then I might just go with your suggestion with the amber LED

I dont believe having a clear sidemarker in itself is illegal. Generally the lights are what need to be a certain color according to the CVC, not the covering. I could be mistaken if the sidemarker is an exception, but I never thought it was.

Here you go. As long as they flash amber you are good to go. So just get LEDs, chrome dipped, or amber bulbs.

24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.

(b) Side-mounted turn signal lamps projecting a flashing amber light to either side may be used to supplement the front and rear turn signals. Side-mounted turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the center of the vehicle may project a flashing red light no part of which shall be visible from the front.

(c) In addition to any required turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the rearmost portion of the driver's seat in its rearmost position.

(d) In addition to any required or authorized turn signal lamps, any vehicle may be equipped with supplemental rear turn signal lamps that are mounted on, or are an integral portion of, the outside rearview mirrors, so long as the lamps flash simultaneously with the rear turn signal lamps, the light emitted from the lamps is projected only to the rear of the vehicle and is not visible to the driver under normal operating conditions, except for a visual indicator designed to allow monitoring of lamp operation, and the lamps do not project a glaring light.

smoke or clear markers are never illegal in california as long as they light out amber.

Let me know if you want clear or smoke marker. you can pick up a set from me (with FREE amber LEDs) im local bay area :)

Smoke Side Markers
 

How much for the smoke markers?

geez... when I lived in LA in the 90s, the cops would not pull you over even for having NO LICENSE PLATE! They considered it not worth the trouble.

Now you worry about the color of a side marker. Times must have changed....

2001-2003 5 series BMW's came with clear side markers from the factory... they shouldn't be illegal else they couldn't have sold those cars.

Smoked are $65 shipped with FREE LEDs and 86 piston plate.

More info here --> http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46845

Do the side markers flash along with the turn signals? I don't think I've ever noticed the side markers flashing.

Yes and by law clear side markers are legal but must have amber lights in them