side reflectors

speedytobey · 04-26-2007, 03:24 PM

is it illegal to swap out the reflectors with painted ones? will the cops stop you for that? i live in LA

LOLrance · 04-26-2007, 03:27 PM

Is it illegal, technically yes. Will cops stop you solely on the fact of your painted reflectors, no. Will cops even notice you painted your reflectors, probably not.

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LI E90 · 04-26-2007, 03:41 PM

Yes it is illegel, that being said your average police officer will not know.

iif you were to get into an accident, it may be an insurance liabilty, but lets hope that doesnt occur right?

SekZi · 04-26-2007, 03:48 PM

Well Its illegal yes, but i say you live life on the edge and do it!

p166mmx73 · 04-26-2007, 04:09 PM

It's a bigger problem for states that have an annual vehicle inspection. They will probably catch it there.

jmonier · 04-26-2007, 05:23 PM

The basic requirement for the reflectors is from USDOT which only applies to the equipment required for the vehicle to be sold. I looked through the California Vehicle Code and didn't find anything there that required it on passenger cars. Other states may be different. I've had clear reflectors on my E46 for 5 years without a problem.

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LOLrance The Law. 311 Rep 14,282 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Is it illegal, technically yes. Will cops stop you solely on the fact of your painted reflectors, no. Will cops even notice you painted your reflectors, probably not. /thread __________________
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jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	The basic requirement for the reflectors is from USDOT which only applies to the equipment required for the vehicle to be sold. I looked through the California Vehicle Code and didn't find anything there that required it on passenger cars. Other states may be different. I've had clear reflectors on my E46 for 5 years without a problem. Last edited by jmonier; 04-26-2007 at 05:47 PM..
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