Niteshades Legality
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From: West Bloomfield,MI
Year: 1996
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I did 3 coats of VHT Niteshades on my tail lights. I tested my tails out and they seem a little dimmer than stock but not by much. I also have a very bright LED CHMSL mounted in the rear window.
I just wanted to know if you think I run the risk of getting pulled over for them. Is there anyone on here who has received a ticket for tail light tint?
I just wanted to know if you think I run the risk of getting pulled over for them. Is there anyone on here who has received a ticket for tail light tint?
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I have 2 applications on my XJ right now...

I have 4 applications on my Camaro's tail lights but have never had any legality issues. However it will really depend on the officer looking at them. Just because I haven't doesn't mean I won't.

I have 4 applications on my Camaro's tail lights but have never had any legality issues. However it will really depend on the officer looking at them. Just because I haven't doesn't mean I won't.
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From: Salem Nh
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i forget how many coats i did, it looks a bit darker in person. nvr had any problem with the cops or when time for inspection.heres a pic of my taillights and markers


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From: Dubuque IA,Libertyville IL
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mine are really really dark like i sprayed them with black spray paint and i havent had a issue with any cops yet and they have been right behind me before
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just a heads up I saw the other day at my pep boys they have the red night shades.
in case you want to lose the yellow part like I did.
I did mine a while ago with testors transparent hobby paint. Hot rod red.
in case you want to lose the yellow part like I did.
I did mine a while ago with testors transparent hobby paint. Hot rod red.
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Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
I did 3 coats of VHT Niteshades on my tail lights. I tested my tails out and they seem a little dimmer than stock but not by much. I also have a very bright 20 LED CHMSL mounted in the rear window.
I just wanted to know if you think I run the risk of getting pulled over for them. Is there anyone on here who has received a ticket for tail light tint?
I just wanted to know if you think I run the risk of getting pulled over for them. Is there anyone on here who has received a ticket for tail light tint?
Getting to your question.... I did the samething with family who is an LEO. He said that it is up to the discretion of the LEO. Most of the times you'll just get a fix it ticket. For instance, you have to pay a $90 fee of you fix them (ie get new ones) or pay $200 to not fix them.
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Wow, I like how yours came out! I've been thinking about tinting mine or just painting the amber in the back.. my Jeep is about the same color as yours lol.
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What you mean LED? and how'd you install them?
Getting to your question.... I did the samething with family who is an LEO. He said that it is up to the discretion of the LEO. Most of the times you'll just get a fix it ticket. For instance, you have to pay a $90 fee of you fix them (ie get new ones) or pay $200 to not fix them.
Getting to your question.... I did the samething with family who is an LEO. He said that it is up to the discretion of the LEO. Most of the times you'll just get a fix it ticket. For instance, you have to pay a $90 fee of you fix them (ie get new ones) or pay $200 to not fix them.
Yeah odds are if I am ever pulled over it'll be a fix it ticket.



