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Originally Posted by mav1178
Blinkers does NOT mean they are the same as side markers. If going by that reasoning, rear blinkers would also need to be red to match side markers... which it is not.
Basically what it boils down to is this:
FMVSS 108 states what is allowed for a car to meet federal standards. This is:
front turn signals: yellow light, any housing
rear turn signals: yellow/red light, any housing
front side markers: yellow housing, any yellow/white light
rear side markers: red housing, any red/white light
Most state law only stipulates what color they should be at night. So it would be okay for local usage to have clear side markers emitting the right type of light via bulb choice, but don't claim it to be DOT legal as it is not.
If some cop wants to throw FMVSS 108 at you and cite you on that, clear side markers are not legal for that purpose. Thankfully I don't live in a state with annual vehicle inspections, but this may be an area of contention.
-alex
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Great post now I know. I think I was thinking of side blinkers and not reflectors.
Good info this
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