• If you currently own, previously owned or want to own an Avalanche, we welcome you to become a member today. Membership is FREE, register now!

Clear Turn Signal Bulbs Legal?

mmdavidw

Full Member
Joined
May 22, 2002
Messages
4,729
Location
Eureka, MO
I was wondering if replacing my amber turn signal bulbs with clear bulbs would be legal?

Yes, it is true, I do not like amber bulbs. No I do not have amber DRL's... it's nothing against the club. :)

I would have red DRL's and turn signals if it were legal. :rolleyes:

David
 
I'm not a lawyer... but here's the statute to read for yourself...

The 2002 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
316.234 Signal lamps and signal devices.--

(2) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under s. 316.222(2), shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light. Turn signal lamps on vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp's visibility from a distance of 500 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than 80 inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp's visibility from a distance of 300 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.

So from my reading... white or amber in the front and red or amber in the rear... check with your local LEO to see what's legal in your municipality.

DavidC166
Fort Myers, FL
 
Great research work!

Looks like I can do what I want. I'm still searching the web to see if this has been discussed anywhere else.

Right now I'm thinking I'll be getting a pair of clear bulbs tomorrow. :)

David
 
that is NOT legal in OHIO!
You would get pulled over at night for that as as the previous post stated, it is too harsh on the vision especialy at night and worse in foul weather,
You might confuse someone in front of you that a car (vertigo) is coming at them????
Bad thing to do- but I am not your father-
go for it and good luck!
 
Back
Top