illegal sequentials??
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I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
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RE: illegal sequentials??
Well couldn't you easily wire the third brake light to stay on? What does it do when the tail lights are sequencing?
ORIGINAL: BadMoon Rising
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
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RE: illegal sequentials??
ORIGINAL: GTlust
Well couldn't you easily wire the third brake light to stay on? What does it do when the tail lights are sequencing?
Well couldn't you easily wire the third brake light to stay on? What does it do when the tail lights are sequencing?
ORIGINAL: BadMoon Rising
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
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RE: illegal sequentials??
If they only sequence once, then stay on then your fine. If they dont, then your in violation. As far as the third brake light. Texas Law doesnt even require the third "middle light", Texas requires that you have an individual brake light on each corner of the vehicle. I dont have any of these lights so I dont know if they can be hard wired for just one of them to stay on, according to the post above, if they only sequence once and at least one light stays on during the sequence, than its completely legal in Texas.
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RE: illegal sequentials??
ORIGINAL: classj
+1
That is a concern of mine as well. I might eliminate the brake sequencing.
I'm worried that the brake light sequence might be illegal.
That is a concern of mine as well. I might eliminate the brake sequencing.
Thats been the 100 thousand dollar question.
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RE: illegal sequentials??
ORIGINAL: BadMoon Rising
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
I'm a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, so this really only applies for the guys in Tx. The turn light sequencer is legal in this State, however the tail light sequencer is "not legal" if the entire light goes out and starts sequencing again while braking. At least one light has to be continously on while braking, the other two bulbs can sequence all they want. The turn lights can sequence all they want while turning or indicating a lane change as long as you leave them on until the turn or lane change is completed. Also make sure you turn them on 100 feet before the turn and leave them on continously through the turn. People get stopped all the time for just flicking the light on for a few second while making a lane change on the roadway. Texas law requires that you leave the turn signal on until you are completely in the lane you changed into. As far as PA., go to Findlaw.com choose your State and do a search on it. WolMan..
signals a lot earlier now. I usually let them flash about 4 times when changing lanes.
Twice before changing and off as soon as I am in the other lane.
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RE: illegal sequentials??
ORIGINAL: Explaced
Some cars have a stock third brake light that flashes already. I've seen some cars and trucks recently that the third brake light in the rear window flashes when coming to a stop, or just anytime they apply the brakes. Apparently that isn't illegal, so I don't see why sequential tail lights would be. If anything they just get someone's attention MORE.
Some cars have a stock third brake light that flashes already. I've seen some cars and trucks recently that the third brake light in the rear window flashes when coming to a stop, or just anytime they apply the brakes. Apparently that isn't illegal, so I don't see why sequential tail lights would be. If anything they just get someone's attention MORE.
My thoughts, exactly.