Created by FindLaw`s team of writers and legal writers| Last updated April 15, 2020 Maybe you`re planning to detail your new route or need to defend yourself against a ticket for writing tickets — either way, you can talk to a speeding lawyer if you have additional questions about laws specific to your area. There is nothing in the written law that states the legality of LEDs on motorcycles in this state. To stay informed about future changes, check out the archived Indiana Code: iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2015/ic/titles/009/ Get personalized legal advice and ask a lawyer questions. Many ticketing lawyers offer free consultations. It is illegal for anyone to drive or move a vehicle on a highway where a red or green light is visible directly in front of them. Literally from the code; There is no mention of the legality of LEDs, but according to the law, except for these 2 colors, all other lights should be correct. leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/61_9_2.htm The possibilities are endless when it comes to “fooling” your ride with neon lights. However, if you want to avoid having to pay fines or get a suspended license, you should check your state`s neon laws. While many states allow certain types of lighting on vehicles, there are many specific rules that may or may not apply to neon lights in your case. Neon car headlights, also known as “luminescent” lights, are neon lights or non-standard LED lights that attach to the underbody of a car, truck, or motorcycle.
Neon lights are especially popular among aftermarket dealers and car owners who, among other things, want to improve the appearance of a car. Some people believe that neon lights offer a nice safety feature, especially for motorcyclists who ride at night, helping them to worry less about being hit by other vehicles. However, most people who use neon lights cite the “coolness factor” and believe that the underlights help create a halo effect that makes the car feel like the car is floating. Since incandescent fire laws vary widely from state to state, drivers who want to add sublights should first check their state`s illegal laws on vehicle modification to avoid warnings and potential penalties. Neon lights or “under-luminescent” car lights can be flashy and even “cool,” but you`ll need to check your state`s laws to see if they`re legal. There are neon lighting laws to ensure safe roads and drivers are safe from distractions that can lead to dangerous driving conditions or situations that disturb the peace. For safety or emergency reasons, laws generally restrict the color and type of neon accent lights a driver can add to a car. While yellow and yellow neon lights are generally accepted in most places, red and blue lights are often limited due to their frequent use in police cars. It`s surprising how many states don`t even mention the legality of LEDs or replacement lighting on motorcycles, and Ohio is no different. codes.ohio.gov/orc/4513 neon light laws are referred to by many names.
Some of the legal titles covering the use of neon lights and other lighting modifications may fall under one of the following titles: A violation of the neon law is considered a civil violation that can be punished as a violation of stationary traffic. Non-fluid traffic offences are heard by a district judge or magistrate in a district court close to the offence. No information on the legality of LEDs under Montana`s Writing Act. leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/61_9_2.htm laws regarding the use of neon underlights generally fall under the lighting requirements of state traffic laws or motor vehicle regulations. Most states have specific laws on restrictions on the use of accent lighting and other illegal vehicle modifications regarding color, shape, type and position on the vehicle. Basically, underlights are legal as long as they remain obscured and unlit on public roads and do not flash or contain the colors red or blue. Some states, such as California, Kansas, and Arizona, allow the use of neon lights with restrictions for a specific color and location. For example, Arizona traffic rules only allow yellow or white (glare-free) lights on a car`s side signs. Kansas traffic laws allow the use of neon ground lighting on vehicles, except for flashing or red lights or when the tube is visible.
Arkansas has very restrictive restrictions when it comes to car lighting and neon lighting. On the road, make sure that all additional aftermarket lights of your car (except as noted above) are turned off, otherwise you will face penalties. So as long as the LEDs are installed on the motor and in the underbody, you should be in the law. law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2011/title31/chapter5/section31-5-928 Similarly, flashing or flashing lights are limited due to their shared connection with ambulances and other emergency security vehicles. Therefore, these restrictions are set for vehicle modifications to prevent other drivers from being confused or distracted on the road. It is prohibited to drive or move a vehicle or equipment on a highway equipped with a lamp or device capable of indicating a red or blue light just in front of the centre. (B) It is a violation of this paragraph (c) if another color of light is displayed around the license plate or if white light is used excessively to render the license plate illegible at a distance of less than fifty feet (50″). […] Städte en Arkansas: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Bentonville, Jonesboro, Eureka Springs, Conway, Pine Bluff, Springdale, Rogers, Russellville, Searcy, El Dorado, Mountain Home, Hope, Lexa, Texarkana, Harrison, West Memphis, Sherwood, Mountain View, Mena, Cabot, Arkadelphia, Benton, Batesville, Bella Vista, Heber Springs, Van Buren, Siloam Springs, Paragould, Jacksonville, Ozark, Blytheville, Stuttgart, Maumelle, Kingsland, Pennys, Magnolia, Delight, Camden, Murfreesboro, Green Forest, De Witt, Calico Rock, Forrest City, Bryant Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards regeln den Standort, die Farbe, die Menge und den Zweck aller Lampen und reflektierenden Geräte an Kraftfahrzeugen. According to the Ministry of Transportation, lights amplify the visibility of motor vehicles on public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or in other conditions of limited visibility. For example, everyone knows that white people are headlights. State regulations govern the use of aftermarket lighting kits in Arkansas.
The motorcycle may be equipped with the following auxiliary lighting: carrycots and LED strips that do not flash, do not flash, do not oscillate and are directed towards the engine and powertrain of the motorcycle to avoid interference with the operation of the driver of the vehicle. www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/chapters/chapText307.html The legislator does not prescribe additions to motorcycles in this state on LEDs. www.scstatehouse.gov/code/title56.php lighting devices installed on or near the bonnet may only be white, yellow or yellow. A colour other than red shall be affixed to or near the rear of the motorcycle. (www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:729215&pdid=714221#321.409 (1) a red light visible directly in front of the centre of the vehicle; There is no mention of LEDs in the written law or the colors allowed. www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-486.html – NRS486Sec261 It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle on a highway or highway with the auxiliary headlights on, except in the case of original lighting installed by the manufacturer of the front vehicle before the first sale of the motor vehicle, front fog lamps complying with the requirements of 27-36-214 (b), auxiliary or passing lamps complying with the requirements of 27-36-214 (c) and (d). or decorative white light emitting diodes meeting the requirements of 27-36-214(E).