black-out lenses

98 softtail · 02-24-2007, 11:06 PM

I thought I saw a post on here a while back about putting black-out lenses in taillights. I am thinking I want to do this but I ain't sure of the legality of them. If anyone knows if they are legal here in florida let me know.

Thanks,
Joe B.

ynkedad · 02-25-2007, 07:46 AM

I've got them on my C6 and have seen them on a few othe Vette's around here. As far as the legality of them....

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~Ray

Shadow · 02-25-2007, 12:51 PM

Yes and no.

They're legal as long as the taillights are brake lights are visible from a certain distance (I'll have to get you the link to the statutes).

The bigger issue is safety.

The drivers in this state suck bad enough on thier own, no need to assist them.

I love the look of black outs but I'd go dark and save them for shows and parking lots and such

ynkedad · 02-25-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow

The drivers in this state suck bad enough on thier own, no need to assist them.

You got that Right!

ClockworkC5 · 02-25-2007, 06:45 PM

some on told me a long time ago and im not sure of how reputable the source was that they are legal, however if someone rear ends you its your fault.

**Rich Z** · 02-25-2007, 06:56 PM

I thought Florida auto insurance is basically "no fault"?

zzzona · 02-25-2007, 07:01 PM

I would not do it. I was running in a caravan up the Suncoast Parkway recently, and was following a vette with them. A car running further ahead had to slow suddenly, and the sun was shining right on the tail lights in front of me, and before I realized it I had to stand on my brakes. I could not see his brakes lights! I will not run behind someone who has black outs.

JMO