09-25-2013, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mav1178
Not a California issue, this is a FMVSS Federal issue.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-201...sec571-108.pdf
Page 73 table 3 spells out the type of lighting allowed.
It should be noted that the side markers need to be amber. However, it is a blanket provision that covers both outside lighting (daylight) as well as inside lighting (night time). So to be fully covered, one needs to have a bulb that reflects enough yellow in broad daylight to meet this requirement.
A simple amber bulb won't be enough.
Anyone modifying with clear side markers would technically be in violation of this rule.
Source: I researched this topic 10 years ago when trying to gauge legality of OEM JDM turn signals and side markers for the S13.
-alex
Edit: Table 4 spells out location of each marker/light on the car. |
So an led that is bright enough to show during daytime is legal then based on that reasoning
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