AAC Halos and Amber strips

[Atrus1212]

Hey all I want to get some of the AAC Halos in Red and the LED Amber strips. Should I get the Black headlights as well or paint mine black or the same color of my Mag or just leave them chrome? Will the lights just look like two red blobs at night if I keep them chrome? And Oh yeah my Mag is Silver Steel Metallic. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Magmania]

Which ever way you go is our personal preference really.
If you're doing the install yourself then painting them will only add to the challenges ahead.
As for them being a big blob, technically no the should not be because you will be blacking out the back sides of the rings to prevent any back lighting issues.

Just remember that red is illegal to have lit while the car is in motion.
This really cuts down on the joy of having them and showing them off to the rest of the world.

[Atrus1212]

I'm checking into my local laws for that is it a law in Cali? I've seen little tuners around my way with red parking lights in the front.

Originally Posted by Magmania

Which ever way you go is our personal preference really.
If you're doing the install yourself then painting them will only add to the challenges ahead.
As for them being a big blob, technically no the should not be because you will be blacking out the back sides of the rings to prevent any back lighting issues.

Just remember that red is illegal to have lit while the car is in motion.
This really cuts down on the joy of having them and showing them off to the rest of the world.

[MagWag]

its a law EVERYWHERE, no foreward facing lights that are blue or red...

[Magmania]

Hey Atrus, as per your PM, I can't find (online) any specific documentation that says what lights are legal or illegal to have on the front of your car.

It doesn't mean that the documentation isn't out there, it just means that I can't find it.

You can always stop several different patrol officers and get their input on your specific state laws. I'm pretty sure that red and or blue on the front will be illegal tho.
I did find one site (it was a forum of sorts) that said blue was legal as long as it didn't flash or strobe. I personally don't believe that tho.

Good luck with your search for those answers. Maybe others will chime in and be able to site specific documentation on these ordanances.

[SoCalRT]

From CA vehicle code on front light and reflector colors that are legal.

Color of Lamps and Reflectors

25950. This section applies to the color of lamps and to any reflector exhibiting or reflecting perceptible light of 0.05 candela or more per foot-candle of incident illumination. Unless provided otherwise, the color of lamps and reflectors upon a vehicle shall be as follows:
(a) The emitted light from all lamps and the reflected light from all reflectors, visible from in front of a vehicle, shall be white or yellow, except as follows:
(1) Rear side marker lamps required by Section 25100 may show red to the front.
(2) The color of foglamps described in Section 24403 may be in the color spectrum from white to yellow.
(3) An illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall emit radiation predominantly in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Any incidental visible light projecting to the front of the vehicle shall be predominantly yellow to white. Any incidental visible light projecting to the rear of the vehicle shall be predominantly red. Any incidental visible light from an illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall not resemble any other required or permitted lighting device or official traffic control device.

[MAGNUMSE]

Good job as usual SoCal. that would probably answer the question.

[HemiLover]

Originally Posted by SoCalRT

From CA vehicle code on front light and reflector colors that are legal.

Color of Lamps and Reflectors

25950. This section applies to the color of lamps and to any reflector exhibiting or reflecting perceptible light of 0.05 candela or more per foot-candle of incident illumination. Unless provided otherwise, the color of lamps and reflectors upon a vehicle shall be as follows:
(a) The emitted light from all lamps and the reflected light from all reflectors, visible from in front of a vehicle, shall be white or yellow, except as follows:
(1) Rear side marker lamps required by Section 25100 may show red to the front.
(2) The color of foglamps described in Section 24403 may be in the color spectrum from white to yellow.
(3) An illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall emit radiation predominantly in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Any incidental visible light projecting to the front of the vehicle shall be predominantly yellow to white. Any incidental visible light projecting to the rear of the vehicle shall be predominantly red. Any incidental visible light from an illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall not resemble any other required or permitted lighting device or official traffic control device.

Good grab Brett!

Government speak really cracks me up! They could have just said "Anything brighter than a Bic lighter needs to be white to yellow up front and red out back."

[Atrus1212]

Alright since the Red ones seem to be too much of a hassle I'm just going to get the regular halos. Who knows maybe someday I'll buy another Mag to take mostly to Car shows and then I'll get the red ones but just put them on there own on/off switch.

[Magmania]

Originally Posted by SoCalRT

From CA vehicle code on front light and reflector colors that are legal.

Color of Lamps and Reflectors

25950. This section applies to the color of lamps and to any reflector exhibiting or reflecting perceptible light of 0.05 candela or more per foot-candle of incident illumination. Unless provided otherwise, the color of lamps and reflectors upon a vehicle shall be as follows:
(a) The emitted light from all lamps and the reflected light from all reflectors, visible from in front of a vehicle, shall be white or yellow, except as follows:
(1) Rear side marker lamps required by Section 25100 may show red to the front.
(2) The color of foglamps described in Section 24403 may be in the color spectrum from white to yellow.
(3) An illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall emit radiation predominantly in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Any incidental visible light projecting to the front of the vehicle shall be predominantly yellow to white. Any incidental visible light projecting to the rear of the vehicle shall be predominantly red. Any incidental visible light from an illuminating device, as permitted under Section 24255, shall not resemble any other required or permitted lighting device or official traffic control device.

Great info Brett.
Ya got anything on the state of Maryland for him?