Slimpsy1647545505 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I really like the look of my camaro with the black out tails on, and I'm almost 100% sure they are illegal so I don't ever put them on it. . . soooo, are they or are they not 100% illegal. . . I've heard the smoked ones are ok, but the blackouts are not? What the hell is the difference? discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mseebs Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 In the end, it would be the decision of the cop. It just depends how well you can see the brakes light up from a certain area away. I have blacked/smoked tails and I've never had a cop question them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Nice first post. Might want to check out The Classroom and introduce yourself. I have not heard anything about them being illegal but it would make since if it makes it too hard to see your break lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whinin Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I have smoked tails and never had a problem with a cop. I would say just put them on since you like the look so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 i used some vinyl for my g/fs car, light is still VERY visible and bright, it just makes them look a lot better in the daytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Alright, I did some research on the Ohio revised code and came up with this http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4513.071 This is NOT legal advice and there MAY be county laws that supersede this. I AM DRUNK and looking up the ORC. What I am saying is that is a good place to begin research and you can make your best judgment from there. Johnny Law will interpret as he so decides when he wants to pull you over. Cliffs notes for the sober: this is a good place to start for the official laws of the Ohio Revised Code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I ran GTS or O I forget been a few years. On my both of my camaros. Even fronts on my 01. Never had a issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I got a ticket 2 years ago for having my rear blackouts on.. edit: I checked with our Columbus policeman that's here at night.. he said the blackouts themselves are not illegal.. but your lights have to be seen from a certain distance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I got a ticket 2 years ago for having my rear blackouts on.. edit: I checked with our Columbus policeman that's here at night.. he said the blackouts themselves are not illegal.. but your lights have to be seen from a certain distance.. correct the light has to be visible and still be refletive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I got pulled over in Dublin for having them on my 94Z28. Didnt get a ticket, but figured they weren't worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 must be visible from 500 ft so put on the covers and mark off 500 ft and have somebody push your brake if the light is visible your cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 never got in trouble for these. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/brillo898/GTrearcenter.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 My firebirds lenses were darker then the ones above and I never had trouble, Rock em already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I really like the look of my camaro with the black out tails on, and I'm almost 100% sure they are illegal so I don't ever put them on it. . . soooo, are they or are they not 100% illegal. . . I've heard the smoked ones are ok, but the blackouts are not? What the hell is the difference? discuss hey man, i used to have a white '92 camaro. i had blackouts, and was pulled over/interacted with cops a couple times and they never said a word about them. cops tend to be more easy on "muscle cars" than imports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 They may not be illegal, but if somebody hits you from behind, as far as your insurance company is concerned, all they have to do is say that "Your taillights were obscured/covered" and then guess who ends up at fault? Seriously, given the extremely large number of distracted morons on the streets, why would you want to make your cars brake lights HARDER to see in any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 drove 3 or 4 years just like this and never one word said to me. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/CamaroAJ/92camaro.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 same covers i had man, GORGEOUS 3rd gen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 They may not be illegal, but if somebody hits you from behind, as far as your insurance company is concerned, all they have to do is say that "Your taillights were obscured/covered" and then guess who ends up at fault? Seriously, given the extremely large number of distracted morons on the streets, why would you want to make your cars brake lights HARDER to see in any way? That's not a good excuse. What if you hit someone from behind while they were engine braking? It's not they're fault the person behind them isn't watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 hence why i get pissed when i see roads that say "no engine braking"...wtf is up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 hence why i get pissed when i see roads that say "no engine braking"...wtf is up with that? Really? Where at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 hence why i get pissed when i see roads that say "no engine braking"...wtf is up with that? That's for semi's in small towns..just for noise control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I know fisher road off of 70 has one of those signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Honestly the rules on vehicle lighting is pretty clear and measurable. It is a distance from the vehicle that your tail lights must be visable. I want to say 1000 feet. I guess if someone wanted to they could argue about it and if your lights can be seen at the required distance I doubt there is anything the law could do if you desired to waste time proving it. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 its not worth the potential hassle. it might be a ticket or it might be some asshole rearending you and YOU paying for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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