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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Default Strobes illegal?

Are strobe lights on the outside of your car illegal?
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kmon101
Are strobe lights on the outside of your car illegal?

sitting in a parking lot no.

Once you move the vehicle if they are on yes.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Like he said above me , if the car is in drive ... it is illegal . If the car is in a stationary position as in park , it is legal . Your not allowed to have them on on any road , highway ...etc if you are caught you could be charged with impersonation of a Government official which is a Felony . So imo , it's not really worth it unless your going to alot of car shows .
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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If the car is in motion, yes. Either way, having strobes make you look like a f***tard.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Look at me, look at me... Hopefully you have a reason for people to look your direction (mods, performance, bad ass ride etc) otherwise they'll just make fun. Strobes should be the LAST thing you do.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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If they are orange/clear they are legal in motion if you are in construction/highway/road maintenance (privately owned allowed if contracted with government entity). so like was said don't do it unless you have lots of mods already, or like to get pulled over for impersonating government personnel
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Moved to a more proper forum as this subject is not Meet & Greet.

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