02-20-2016, 02:15 AM
(02-19-2016, 04:18 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: When you say it's legal in your state, what are you basing that on? I know of no law that allows a yellow headlight. Most states only say that white and yellow lights for front, (meaning white headlight and yellow marker and turn signals) and yellow and red for rear while car is moving forward. I believe headlight regulations would come under a federal statute which mandates white only.
Good question. I'm basing it on Title 63 of the Ms Motor Vehicles Traffic and Regulations Code. I have the code that specifically covers color of lighting devices printed and stored under my seat with my insurance card.
I'm not going to bother copy and pasting the code as its not applicable to you or most forum members. However a quick Google search should take you to your states codes and regs.
You are right about Federal Regulations. Only DOT approved headlights meet regulation requirements, however its the individual states that enforce these regulations and they have thier own headlight laws.
They real common sense key to stuff like this is to know your state. Some states are picky and particular about every little thing, some aren't.
Mississippi is very "lax" with things like this. That being said, if officer friendly pulls me over and threatens me with a ticket I will promptly remove the yellow and move on to other mods.
