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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Default Are white turn signals legal in New York?

I was wondering if I changed my turn signals on my white 2008 tC ( the headlights and mirrors ) would my car be still legal?

I know how NY is they don't let you do anything without giving you a hard time.

Sorry if this was posted already but when I search I only really saw CA laws.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Well here's a link to NY's vehicle laws:
http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/me...MMONQUERY=LAWS

I didn't find crap on signal color though... but it's in legaleze, so who knows.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Thank for the info
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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as long as there is amber in your headlights (aka the reflector) it should be legal
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Yup, as long as it displays amber... but that defeats the purpose of white turn signals, does it not?

Anyway, regardless of actual legalities, you'll surely get a rice ticket for white or blue turn signals (that is, lights that light up as those colors)! Do what you will to your own ride, but I urge you to reconsider
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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yup, just get chrome bulbs that light amber, and ur good.
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Well Im a fellow NY'er and I am here to say that Having a white turn signal in a clear lens is ILLEGAL and you will be fined and have them removed. Trust me i know. My sister got caught and a few of my buddies did by having clear corners and white turn signal bulbs. The only legal way is to have an amber lens over it or an amber bulb under a clear lens. IT MUST DISPLAY AMBER. Your choice though, just don't let the troopers see it.
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