question about the front orange reflectors

M1Curious · 08-08-2018, 07:20 PM

Hey guys/gals,

I've read the Washington state traffic law in regards to the orange reflectors on our front bumpers and it only states we need the rear red ones. Is there another DOT rule that I'm missing that says we legally need them?

Has anyone every run into any issues with replacing the orange reflectors with a painted one? Any police given you a hard time, tickets given?

Thanks for your time!

FlaPatsFan · 08-08-2018, 07:27 PM

I tinted/blacked mine out. Much cleaner look. Never had a problem here in Florida. I can’t see that being a reason for the Police to hassle you. They usually looking for more obvious violations.

I say do it....good luck

Taran.J · 08-09-2018, 04:19 PM

Police no. Insurance and lawyers if it comes down to it will. For obvious reasons.

9krpmrx8 · 08-09-2018, 04:32 PM

When I bought my BMW performance bumper it came with them installed and I just had them paint over them when they painted the bumper. I highly doubt anyone will notice. Hell not even at BMW meets has anyone mentioned noticing mine were painted.

M1Curious · 08-09-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

When I bought my BMW performance bumper it came with them installed and I just had them paint over them when they painted the bumper. I highly doubt anyone will notice. Hell not even at BMW meets has anyone mentioned noticing mine were painted.

That's a good point, with so many reflectors being inside the headlamp I doubt many people would notice.

Thank you for everyone's feed back, I appreciate it!

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FlaPatsFan Major 749 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: 2011 328i wagon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I tinted/blacked mine out. Much cleaner look. Never had a problem here in Florida. I can’t see that being a reason for the Police to hassle you. They usually looking for more obvious violations. I say do it....good luck
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Taran.J Major General 1110 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Police no. Insurance and lawyers if it comes down to it will. For obvious reasons. __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 814 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	When I bought my BMW performance bumper it came with them installed and I just had them paint over them when they painted the bumper. I highly doubt anyone will notice. Hell not even at BMW meets has anyone mentioned noticing mine were painted. __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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