LED Lights

[BarfingMonkey]

Hello,

I'd like to put some of these on my bike.
I know they aren't legal, but...

Question: Can I ride with them lit?

I'm thinking Blue would be totally cool, but if I rode with them on, more chance of being pulled over. Although I did see a guy the other night with blue on, and h was riding.

Purple isn't bad, it's not blue...



I have a black bike.

Or are these totally ghey?

[TI 3VOM]

I don't mind them but yeah, you will get pulled over. The question is, is it worth the ticket?

[morganstein]

I know they aren't legal, but...

Question: Can I ride with them lit?

Can you afford the ticket?

Or are these totally ghey?

Yes, but it's your bike so do what you like.

[cnisingle]

I think they're a little gheyish but I've seen lots of cruisers and sport bikes with them on here in OK. So they must not be illege here.

[Paradox]

Depends on the laws in the state. Some if you don't have red and they are only seen from the side may be ok. Best thing is to ask the local authorities.

[morpheus]

2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 4309. See section 21 of Act 229 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to promulgation of guidelines to implement Act 229.
§ 4310. Motorcycle lighting.
Auxiliary lighting may be added to a motorcycle to protect the driver, including blue dot illumination, standard bulb running lights and light-emitting diode (LED) pods and strips.
(June 29, 2006, P.L.205, No.50, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.


thats why i got them on mine-see my gallery

got pulled over bout 2 weeks ago by a state trooper-tried to tell me they were illegal in pa.in a VERY courteous voice i asked him to look at what i was pulling out of my wallet-which was a copy of the NEW amended law which went into effect 2 yrs ago.after he read it he admitted he was not aware the law had been amended-he thanked me for showing him the new law-then he gave me a verbal warning for loud pipes(think he had to save face somewhat):jamming: :jamming: :jamming:

[Big O]

I never even knew there was a law against them. Not sure about here in Ohio. I've seen bikes with them on, but never thought about it.
I do know that they outlawed blue and red neons under cars. Claimed you could be confused with an emergency vehicle. RIGHT!! Since when did you see a fire truck rollin on 26's with red and blue neons underneath?

[mtg7706]

im pretty sure in wisconsin, were im from, there a no go. but hell if you dont they will just find some other bullshit reason to pull you over do it

[simplemangw]

i live in central louisiana and not sure of the law either but im gona check on it to be on the safe side

[simplemangw]

morpheus, were did u find that info in ur state, i've looked but cant find anything in louisiana to tell me yes or no

[BarfingMonkey]

Cool, but I think it's state by state.


2002 Amendment. Act 229 added section 4309. See section 21 of Act 229 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to promulgation of guidelines to implement Act 229.
§ 4310. Motorcycle lighting.
Auxiliary lighting may be added to a motorcycle to protect the driver, including blue dot illumination, standard bulb running lights and light-emitting diode (LED) pods and strips.
(June 29, 2006, P.L.205, No.50, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.


thats why i got them on mine-see my gallery

got pulled over bout 2 weeks ago by a state trooper-tried to tell me they were illegal in pa.in a VERY courteous voice i asked him to look at what i was pulling out of my wallet-which was a copy of the NEW amended law which went into effect 2 yrs ago.after he read it he admitted he was not aware the law had been amended-he thanked me for showing him the new law-then he gave me a verbal warning for loud pipes(think he had to save face somewhat):jamming: :jamming: :jamming:

[SmokeShowin]

THEY ARE GAY. SO ARE YOU. FUCK OFF. THAT IS ALL.

:drink:

[kenjan450]

HERE YOU GO NOOB! OUTSIDE OF THIS FORUM THERE IS A SITE CALLED YAHOO. TOOK ME 2 MINUTES TO FIND THE INFORMATION YOU WERE TO LAZY TO SEARCH FOR YOURSELF. ALSO IF SOMEONE TRIES TO HELP YOU WITH THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION YOU SHOULD THINK THEM NOT CONTRADICT THE ANSWER OR THERE EXPERINCE!

http://www.motorcyclevirginia.com/statutes.htm#law11


11; § 46.2-1012. Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on motorcycles.

Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one headlight which shall be of a type that has been approved by the Superintendent and shall be capable of projecting sufficient light to the front of such motorcycle to render discernible a person or object at a distance of 200 feet. However, the lights shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons approaching such motorcycles. In addition, each motorcycle may be equipped with not more than two auxiliary headlights of a type approved by the Superintendent.

Motorcycles may be equipped with means of modulating the high beam of their headlights between high and low beam at a rate of 200 to 280 flashes per minute. Such headlights shall not be so modulated during periods when headlights would ordinarily be required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.

Every motorcycle registered in the Commonwealth and operated on the highways of the Commonwealth shall be equipped with at least one brake light of a type approved by the Superintendent. Motorcycles may be equipped with one or more auxiliary brake lights of a type approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent may by regulation prescribe or limit the size, number, location, and configuration of such auxiliary brake lights.

Every motorcycle shall carry at the rear at least one or more red lights plainly visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Such tail lights shall be constructed and so mounted in their relation to the rear license plate as to illuminate the license plate with a white light so that the same may be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Alternatively, a separate white light shall be so mounted as to illuminate the rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such vehicle. Any such tail lights or special white light shall be of a type approved by the Superintendent.

Comment: Our office has in the past received calls from motorcyclists who were pulled over due to the fact that they have a modulating headlight. Modulating headlights are legal in Virginia so long as they comply with this statute.

[BarfingMonkey]

Kenjan, what does that segment tell me about LED lighting?
And how am I being contradicting?

[kenjan450]

morpheus, were did u find that info in ur state, i've looked but cant find anything in louisiana to tell me yes or no


Simple man this is what i found. 32:301 and further down talks about lights for motorcycles, but I didnt see anything definately saying LED or auxillary lights like I was able to find for Virginia. I live on the north shore of lake Ponchatrane. Are you close by?

Kenny

http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?folder=106

[kenjan450]

Kenjan, what does that segment tell me about LED lighting?
And how am I being contradicting?

Your LED is the auxillary lights.

He answered your question with his experince and you had to come back with its different state by state. Of course every state has different laws. I felt by saying this you were rude in disregarding what he was sharing with you.
Kenny

[BarfingMonkey]

Wasn't trying to be rude...

I guess the word, "cool" doesn't mean anything.

[kenjan450]

Wasn't trying to be rude...

I guess the word, "cool" doesn't mean anything.

OK. :thumbsup:

Was that enough information for you to put them on your bike? If you are really concerned about the LEDs and the police. I would suggest talking to the guys that do the inspections for your windshield stickers. I am sure they have access to all the laws if anything tell you were you might get it.
Kenny

[BarfingMonkey]

Yeah, thanks KenJan, good advice, I'll cruise over to the inspection place. The guy that works there is pretty cool, and I'll talk to some cops that hang by the 7-11 down the street.

Thanks people.

[Dupo]

If you are going to ask a cop, make sure you ask them if "reflective" or "indirect" lighting is legal. They might think you are talking about direct light which is usually illegal.

Oh and fuck you guys who think LEDs are gay :D You know how i know you're gay, you dont like LEDs.

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[simplemangw]

kenny, i live in vernon parish just below alexandria { centrtal louisiana }