i think they look realy nice, i have considered getting some but i'm conserned about there legality, or will i just look stupid i have a red corsa old shape 3 door! need advise.
2006-10-08 23:01:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
In the UK, they are LEGAL under the 'lighting regulations'.
BUT, it REALLY depends on the colour.
You cannot show (lamp not underbody glow) RED to the front, or WHITE to the rear. It must NOT flash / strobe.
The police WILL give you a hard time generally for having them fitted - not for the lamps, but just pull you and check everything. Is the exhaust (muffler) too loud, windows too dark (tinted), are the neons secure, is your number plate legal?.... they can, and will, target you!
2006-10-08 23:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they are illegal, if you get one, the cops will pull you over, give you a ticket, you shouldn't get anything like that, it is very distracting and it may cause other people to have an accident, only because the light underneath the vehicle throws other drivers off, it makes you see things where there aren't or in a different place, it happened to me before at night once on the freeway, I thought there was something on the asphalt and threw me off, luckily I realized it early enough, but if you want to save yourself some headaches, don't even get it.
2006-10-09 06:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by You are loved 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They just say 'boy racer.' And all right-minded drivers hate boy racers.
The reason? You never see a really nice car with neons. It's always some souped-up Vauxhall Nova with a ridiculous body-kit, full of skinheads, blaring some god-awful 30,000bpm rave mix and revving its engine at the lights like we're supposed to be impressed. Personally I wouldn't bother.
2006-10-09 06:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by FrozenCamel 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check at your local metropolitan police station, not your local bobby office. They should know. Also check the net, as sometimes they are wrong!
It will look good and stylish if you feel good and stylish with the lights on. If you feel stupid when driving with them on, it will probably look stupid.
Its the image you put out when driving thats what people see. The emotion of it ! Not what your actually driving, or what colour. The atmosphere you project to others.
2006-10-09 06:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by m c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Kentucky (where I'm currently located) they are legal with some caveats. No flashing lights, especially not red or blue. I would seriously recommend that you contact the police department in your area and inquire what the laws are in your area because I'm sure they differ from place to place.
2006-10-09 06:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lucie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the laws for your area. Some places they aren't others they are. I dont think that it will look nice on a Corsa though.
2006-10-09 06:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by midd1902 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they are 100% LEGAL....it is only illegal to drive with them on because it is a distraction to other drivers and can cause accidents from them taking there eyes off the road to see the glowing under your car. You can turn them on in parking lots, in your driveway, at car shows, basically anywhere you want as long as you dont drive with them on
2006-10-09 16:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by lamborghini_1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are illegal - and they look tacky as well. Save your money and buy a decent car. What do you hope to achieve in life by pimping your Corsa?
2006-10-09 06:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
believe in the uk they are kinda legal depending on the colour. corsa? neon lights? think u should invest in a porsche first that would be worth being lit up lol
2006-10-09 06:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by kj 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are not street legal and are only supposed to be used for show purposes. corsa LOL, just a modern nova, get a decent car.
2006-10-09 06:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by gizmo-570 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋