Are Switchback Turn Signals Legal?

[i_4got]

In Ontario specifically. Is it legal to have switchback turn signals installed? technically, it should be legal since they're amber for the purposes of signalling. But can someone confirm that it's legal to have them shine white?

Thanks!

[DR 86]

Originally Posted by i_4got

In Ontario specifically. Is it legal to have switchback turn signals installed? technically, it should be legal since they're amber for the purposes of signalling. But can someone confirm that it's legal to have them shine white?

Thanks!

Why would it not be legal for them to shine white? If you're referring the the parking lights/turn signals in our car, what's the difference with them shining white and having them turned off? Only colors you can't have in the front is red or flashing blue. I've been running white to amber switchbacks since I got the car, passed by many a popo (some even gave me a thumbs up for the look of the car) without any issue. As an aside, I also have 30% tints all around and 80% windshield tint.

[wbradley]

I dont know about legality, but at least for the ones I have which are 60 SMT LED I believe, the orange flashes much fainter than the incandescent bulb. This is specifically on the switchback for the front.

In daylight the orange flash isn't that visible and I have some concern regarding safety. At night they are very visible.

Still deciding if I will keep them but I have all winter to consider while my FR-S rests in the garage.

PS- I wont be spotted around the GTA for a few months.

[i_4got]

Originally Posted by wbradley

I dont know about legality, but at least for the ones I have which are 60 SMT LED I believe, the orange flashes much fainter than the incandescent bulb. This is specifically on the switchback for the front.

In daylight the orange flash isn't that visible and I have some concern regarding safety. At night they are very visible.

Still deciding if I will keep them but I have all winter to consider while my FR-S rests in the garage.

PS- I wont be spotted around the GTA for a few months.

Really? It's surprising that it doesn't flash as bright as stock. Is 60 SMT considered weak in terms of brightness? Is that comparable to the one in this groupbuy?: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

I'm assuming you haven't had any problems with cops in Toronto regarding driving around with switchbacks though? =p

[Vicious LED]

Originally Posted by i_4got

Really? It's surprising that it doesn't flash as bright as stock. Is 60 SMT considered weak in terms of brightness? Is that comparable to the one in this groupbuy?: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

I'm assuming you haven't had any problems with cops in Toronto regarding driving around with switchbacks though? =p

Hello i_4got,

The ones in the group buy you linked (the ones I'm selling) are 120 SMD LED's. If the gentleman's above are 60 SMD, this would equate to mine having double the amount of "lights" on this bulb. I apologize for the lack of pictures/video, as my car has been stuck being prepped for SEMA/boothed at SEMA until tonight. I should have something up for everyone to look at as soon as these bulbs come into stock (1 week tops.) If there's anything else I can answer please feel free to contact me. Thanks!

-Ben

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by i_4got

In Ontario specifically. Is it legal to have switchback turn signals installed? technically, it should be legal since they're amber for the purposes of signalling. But can someone confirm that it's legal to have them shine white?

Thanks!

all your answers can be found here

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/sta...es_90h08_e.htm

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by i_4got

Really? It's surprising that it doesn't flash as bright as stock. Is 60 SMT considered weak in terms of brightness? Is that comparable to the one in this groupbuy?: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

I'm assuming you haven't had any problems with cops in Toronto regarding driving around with switchbacks though? =p

There are different types and strengths of LEDs. The 60 smt lamp consists of 30 each colour surface mount LEDs, each one quite small.
In sunlight the orange just doesn't flash that bright. They're great at night. As far as the switchback function, when you have your running lights on they are white but they still flash amber. Nothing illegal about it.

[DR 86]

Mine are 168 SMD and are blindingly bright lol