Ever been pulled over for too many white lights in front?

[Sumners2]

We got pulled over tonight for having too many white lights in the front. He said we could only have 4 white lights and told us we would have to go back to the dealer and have them replace the white lights on the fenders with amber lights. And we can never use our fog lights here. We had some other LED lights put underneath the bike and the strip lights over the fenders. He said the fender lights could remain but all others had to go. The LED fender lights are amber in the front and red in the back.
My thought is the white fender lights are there to show the width of the front so someone doesn't clip one of the wheels.

 

[effgjamis]

How about a 2nd opinion.?

 

[mastertek2000]

some laws are stupid that cop had to much time on his hands

 

[fastfraser]

The laws are all over the place . Most are 4 front facing white lights with clearance/ marker lights in amber, rear facing lights in red and amber .Did you have your under body lights on ? Up here any type of under body light is a no no. I know I run with the white fender tips, fender strip lights in white front and red back as well as the day runners on the A arms all the time - 4 years now and it has never been an issue . I think LEO was having a bad day . I would also check your state laws with regards to lighting on a motorcycle .:dontknow:

 

[boborgera]

When Jersey had Auto inspections more than 4 lights, ie two sets of fog lights ''etc'' would be an automatic failure, And there still illegal, Unless there coved.
It's a good law, Did you ever have some Ya ho with 7 sets of fog lights blinding you? :gaah:

 

[DocRags]

Wow, that is weird...not being able to use your fog lights ever?! There's no sense in that one at all. (I'm with Forrest...time for a second opinion). We've had all sorts of lights on our fenders, as well as running our fog lights and head lights (all surrounded by halo LEDs), without any problems. Guess we better stay in UT (I'm guessing you were at home since you referred to "here" in your post). I'm with the others...that policeman had WAY too much time on his hands.

 

[harrypottar]

I'm no lawyer but I always thought that they could only make you removed/alter after market lights.

OEM lights that our factory installed have been approved for sale in the USA, hence you fender tip lights and fog lights should be good as is.

I would just mount a switch to turn the LED's off while your local.

Agian I'm no expert I have never sued anyone but I would have thought that telling someone they can not use the fog lamps is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Imagine being in an accident in the fog then saying I was not allowed to use my fog lights, if I had I could have avoided the accident.

Not sure who you would ask but I agree with the second opinion


Harry

 

[Bob Denman]

Somehow we all knew that this just HAD to happen... :gaah: About the time you get them looking nice, somebody pulls the plug on the project...:sour:
I agree that a clarification of this law is in order. Please let us know whatyou find out!

 

[SpyD2]

When Jersey had Auto inspections more than 4 lights, ie two sets of fog lights ''etc'' would be an automatic failure, And there still illegal, Unless there coved.
It's a good law, Did you ever have some Ya ho with 7 sets of fog lights blinding you? :gaah:

I know that under lighting is illegal in NJ, but what do you think about the GloRyders? What do you think the chances are of getting pulled over?

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

I know that under lighting is illegal in NJ, but what do you think about the GloRyders? What do you think the chances are of getting pulled over?

If your Glo Ryders are blue, you can be sure you will be pulled.

 

[SpyD2]

If your Glo Ryders are blue, you can be sure you will be pulled.

Good to know. Thank you

 

[NitroCircus Spyder]

Wow....so sorry! I live here in TX and have blue leds all over my bike and have never been pulled over. But I did have a master switch installed in my dash so I can turn off all at the same time. Just for that reason, in other states you just never know and it's something I would rather avoid! That really sucks! We just want to be seen and be more visible on the road.

 

[Bob Denman]

Basically here in New York all that they want to see are headlights, foglights, amber running lights up front, and red lighting out back... Deviate from this format and you're on your own! :gaah:

 

[wyliec]

Basically here in New York all that they want to see are headlights, foglights, amber running lights up front, and red lighting out back... Deviate from this format and you're on your own! :gaah:

I asked my son-in-law (NYS Trooper) about the white lights on the A-arms being legal. He said his time could be better spent elsewhere rather than pulling over a m/c with too many lights; but, no red facing forward. Also, asked him about the db of mufflers and he said they have no way to check and unless they were doing something wrong he wouldn't waste his time.

 

[Sumners2]

How about a 2nd opinion.?

Yes! I plan to go to pursue this further. It was during a wild sand storm that had just whipped up and we were headed home from dinner. Visability was, at times, limited. We live near St George, UT.

 

[Neutron12]

I was told the same thing about my led's not fog lights.

I wouldn't listen to them and i keep using them.

I would just take the ticket and move on.

 

[billybovine]

Safety Standard

If anyone on this board works in the automotive parts industry maybe you can get access to FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard). Most companys subscribe to a service to get specs and standards. The engineers and quality assurance people should be able to get access. This is the standard that all US vehicles must meet. I am curious what it says. It has been 14 years since I looked at the standard. Sorry I don't remember much detail.

 

[Sumners2]

We didn't get a ticket nor a warning. Just a verbal warning. I think he was just curious and wanted to get an up close look!

 

[Blue Star]

If your Glo Ryders are blue, you can be sure you will be pulled.

In California Red on your wheels will get you pulled over too. I got those valve stem lights that are sold for kids bikes. was really cheep, and looked good. Problem was LEO did not like it.

 

[acinpcola]

FL Statute

Here is a link for the FL Statute concerning lights: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes...g=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.2397.html

Be Safe
AC:spyder2: