Tail Lights (Nite-Shades)

[TEXASCOP]

Your tail lights are also designed to reflect the head lights of passing cars (while you are parked).

[McNulty]

hmm... well this I can tell will be a waste of my time to ask, because cops will just fine anyone at will even though the truck is safe and meets all requirements. As for making the tail lights brighter that is total BS, because the cop would have no idea what the lumen output is on every make and model out there so would never know if they are brighter, not to mention the output changes greatly between bulb manufactures and how many hours of use the bulbs has so there for everyone should get a ticket for altering their tail lights if they ever had to replace a blub… I know this is just being a smart *** but its true.

Sounds like you've got it all figured out. Why bother even asking us then?

[Mustang89]

the truck has reflectors added to it to take care of that problem.

[Mustang89]

Yep figured it out....... thanks for all the help.

[G35 Mass]

So let me get this straight....

You tinted your tail lights.

To compensate for the diminished light output, you put in brighter bulbs.

An additional level of compensating for the light output was achieved by adding more brake lights.

Also, you added reflectors to the vehicle because the tint you added to the lights covered the stock reflectors.


Is this your vehicle?

[greg72982]

I have also installed a 60" led light bar under the tail gate...

This alone is illegal in PA in that it's considered ornamental lighting per the PA inspection manual.

[ET109]

Illegal in MD. Must emit AND reflect light at a distance of blah blah...

[Safety Steve]

I have tinted tail lights on my truck; I need to know if they are illegal? The tail lights are “blacked out” but still emit a red light plainly visible at a distance 500' away (per 347.13(1)) I have upgraded the bulb in the tail light fixture with a high output led. The lights before they were tinted emitted 212 lumens, after tint and the upgraded led bulb the emit 371 lumens so they are now brighter and more visible. I have also installed a 60" led light bar under the tail gate and install red reflectors on the bumper to ensure the truck can be seen at night with the lights off. I need to know if any Police Officer or State Patrol Officer can fine me for this and if so how and why?

Thank you.

I can and I will! You silly people that do that are only creating a situation for someone to run into the back of your vehicle! I would question your intelligence on putting tint on your tail lights!



Be Safe.

[flaleo]

So let me get this straight....

You tinted your tail lights.

To compensate for the diminished light output, you put in brighter bulbs.

An additional level of compensating for the light output was achieved by adding more brake lights.

Also, you added reflectors to the vehicle because the tint you added to the lights covered the stock reflectors.


Is this your vehicle?

LOL!! Awesome truck!!

As for the OP, you obviously didn't like the answer's you received based on your poor attitude after the other leo's kindly took time from their day to answer your post. They legitimately tried to help you out kiddo. I hope you take their advice and remove all aftermarket items and return them to factory otherwise you will be seeing lights in your rear view mirror often.

Good luck!