imported_t_dot_SiR

alright guys... sorry if i'm annoying but i did not get good answers from my other threads in other sections regarding the signal lights...

someone kindly told me that blue signal light is definitely illegal, i sorta understand that...

but does signal light must be AMBER? can it be clear white? i see on the highway act (not sure if i interpret it right or they were not too clear), but it says, the signal light has to be visible that indicates a change in lanes or a turn... they just say "visible", isn't clear white consider VISIBLE?

i might sound stubborn and try to pick out little mistakes... but then... i also know when it comes to arguing with the cops, we're never in the good position... so i guess i just want to know what's the best i should do...

i just got my one-piece black housing halo headlights... i find it cool if i also use the white or blue bulb for the signal... i originally have a blue bulb because my corner was clear so it emits clear white... but now it emits bluish since the one-piece is like perfectly clear.... so i want to know FROM YOU GUYS EXPERIENCE AND OPINION...

should i get clear white for signal bulbs or should i just get the amber and lose some style?

thanks!

Import Racer

white or amber is fine (legal). Blue is a no no. As for rear turn signals, they HAVE to be amber. White signals in the rear is illegal because the color white is only intended for reverse.

scarlemthug

the rear turn signals can be amber or red.

showcivic

i went from super-white (blue bulbs) to stock clear bulbs to now these sick dark orange bulbs ... i had to change because i got a ticket for the super-whites ...

scarlemthug

Did you fight the ticket? Where did you get your dark orange/amber bulbs?

imported_t_dot_SiR

i guess you're having same bulbs as me... the lights i blink (emits) is super-white... very bright and white.... but then when you don't look at the lights it emits, but at the bulb when it blinks, u see something that is blue blinking instead of white....
get what i mean?

let me word this better... the lights it emits is white... but when you look at the bulb (headlight), you see something blue blinking... hahaha i hope this makes more sense...

am i correct? because that's the bulb i have too.... nice white... but bulb is blue....


showcivic: where do you get those DARK ORANGE BULBS? and how much?


OK, for those who gave me opinions on WHITE is legal... where do i find the WHITE TURN SIGNAL? how much are they?

Loca_Boo

I have superwhites... So you're saying they are legal?

scarlemthug

No they are not illegal if they are pure white, if they emit blue they are illegal. The police can still give you a ticket for white turn signals but I highly doubt it would stand up if u fought it in court.

imported_Nicotine

blue is for emergency vehicles. flat out.

back in the day when i was broke and wanted some rice i had the horrible cheap blue washer nozzles (ghetto rice, i know)..

got a ticket.

fought it, cuz i showed the judge i took em off and that i didnt know better (i took the removed nozzles into court)...

rear turn signals can be amber or red.

Cynikal.Mindset

okay...front turn signals can be white and I mean white as in white! not bluish white, kinda blue, hyper white etc. they can be natural light colour but it is all iffy and up to the discretion of the police officer. Also, the front headlight housing or somewhere on the front side portion of the car must have an amber reflector (headlight, bumper etc) and if that reflector isnt there u need to have an amber bulb illuminated in that position at all times.

keep it safe and stay amber signals...if u dont want the amber bulb visable purchase the bulbs that look chrome/silver but when on emmit amber light...they are legal and look good in "euro" clear corners and 96-2000 headlight housings.

in the end you can risk it and go with hyperwhites or whatever but its not worth the hassle that one freak time u get a ticket for it

imported_t_dot_SiR

hey thanks for the advice cynikal.mindset, and thanks for all the rests' inputs....

cynikal.mindset, where can i find those amber bulb u're talking about? i can't seem to find them around.... can you locate me a source around GTA? or whom i can get hook up from? thanks

imported_twinbros

Pacific mall sells chrome signals that emit amber.
They cost about $20.00 EACH.

showcivic

scarlemthug & t-dot-sir - i happen to stumble across some at the bodyshop (at work) one day, so i decided to try them and they look great, esp at night time ... for the rear i've changed them to stock white (clear bulb) ... i'm not taking anymore chances

super whites are illegal depending on the officer's discretion ... it's like a 50/50 chance of getting away with it ...

scarlemthug

SO you have no idea where the signal bulbs are from?

showcivic

scarlemthug - here are some night pics i took with the amber lights on (not that good quality)

2 BLU

Actually in the HTA of Ontario blue signifies snow removal equipment not emergency vehicles.

Straight form the HTA:

scarlemthug

actually its flashing blue that signafies a snow removal vehicle if you wanna get technical:P. Those are some nice bulbs man, i am thinking of getting some bright orange/amber bulbs or some pricey but long lasting and bright LED turn signals.