67speeda Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have noticed a few of the members have blacked out headlights and/or tailights. I absolutly LOVE the look and think they would go great with my black SSS. I have just one question.....are they legal? I am in NJ if it makes any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 If you have to ask, then they probably are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Not legal but I havent been messed with yet while others have. Just depends on if the cops want to mess with ya or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 It just depends on how strictly they enforce the laws like that in your state. Here in SC its not bad and we dont even have vehicle inspections, but if I drive to Georgia I can almost guarantee Ill get pulled over for window tint, and I just got my taillights tinted and they are as dark as my paint so that might be a problem too. My friend got pulled in GA for his windows and he got a $235 ticket, I got pulled over in my old car in GA and got a warning... So I guess it has to do with luck too I say go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakesvho Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I know of a dozen or so guys around here got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 okay thanks.... going to call a few local PD buddies and see what they say I am a FF, so that usually gets me out of small tickets like this.... for some reason tinted front windows is the PD pet pev. So i won't be doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleylorraine Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) okay thanks.... going to call a few local PD buddies and see what they say I am a FF, so that usually gets me out of small tickets like this.... for some reason tinted front windows is the PD pet pev. So i won't be doing that My black TBSS has smoked/blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light. I know it isn't legal, but it looks too damn good! It's either 300 or 500 feet or something along those lines that the light must be visible from your lights or else the cop will pull you over. Anyways...where in NJ are you from? Edited January 14, 2008 by IH82W8 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 My black TBSS has smoked/blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light. I know it isn't legal, but it looks too damn good! It's either 300 or 500 feet or something along those lines that the light must be visible from your lights or else the cop will pull you over. Anyways...where in NJ are you from? I've actually been pulled over for mine already. The cop used a meter on them and said I was legal, but cutting it close. With a TBSS we don't have to worryabout it as much b/c the real thing they're looking for is reflectors, since the TBSS has the seperate reflectors built into the bumper we're fine... not so lucky for the silverado guys but I'm sure it won't get you hassled anymore than window tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 My black TBSS has smoked/blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light. I know it isn't legal, but it looks too damn good! It's either 300 or 500 feet or something along those lines that the light must be visible from your lights or else the cop will pull you over. Anyways...where in NJ are you from? monmouth county I see A LOT o vette's with the black out tail lights and they sem to be getting away with it Everytime I see a SSS wit black headlights and taillights i drool....lol where in NJ are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleylorraine Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 monmouth county I see A LOT o vette's with the black out tail lights and they sem to be getting away with it Everytime I see a SSS wit black headlights and taillights i drool....lol where in NJ are you from? I see A LOT of trailblazer SSs around my area...not many SSS unfortunately. Here's a pic of my tails and 3rd brake light so you can see how awesome they look. If you really want to get yours done, I'll PM you with the contact information of the person who did mine - he does phenomenal work. I'm from Montville, NJ. 5 mins from parsippany What town do you live in? im not too sure how far monmouth co is from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo p0op oO Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 just tell the cops a doctor prescribed you to have your tail lights smoked....they should just leave you alone.....or laugh there ass off writing you a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 This is why I am looking for a second set of tails. SO if I get a fix it ticket I can just swap them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr82sxs Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 haven't had any problems here.. like everyone has said, it's all about luck and how strict the cops around your area are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 with out of state tags I will get a ticket and to add (military decals =ticket magnet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FwyFlyr Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Rule of Thumb....If it's not factory, It's illegal if you piss off a cop......Or if he's just in a bad mood. Had tinted windows for 3 years, never had an issue, but 1 day a State Trooper pulled a massive U turn thru a grass / mud median and did a felony stop on me...why? tinted windows and no front license plate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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