Are these tail lights legal?

[Letswagon]

there was a guy on the ford forums
rear ended a car that brakelights did not work
produced his dash cam footage and other driver had to pay to fix his car as they were deemed to be driving an unroadworthy vehicle

Yeah hadnt thought about that aspect of it, that along with the insurance side of things and making sure they comply savea trouble down the road

 

[commodore665]

Contact the manufacturer for a definitive answer.

it does beg the question though , why would a manufacturer make a product that was illegal , do laws in Australia differ from state to state ?

 

[lout]

it does beg the question though , why would a manufacturer make a product that was illegal , do laws in Australia differ from state to state ?

same as you can buy electrical from bunnings
most people are not too bright and will buy anything

 

[EYY]

it does beg the question though , why would a manufacturer make a product that was illegal , do laws in Australia differ from state to state ?

Because their target market doesn't really care for the law or insurance implications lol

Same as LED or HID kits. They're not safe or legal but plenty of clowns don't care and go ahead with it despite the risks and potential outcomes.

 

[Sandman]

I'd be more worried about how ugly they look than anything, that would be enough to deter me.

 

[Calaber]

it does beg the question though , why would a manufacturer make a product that was illegal , do laws in Australia differ from state to state ?

They may not vary because ADR's are a national standard. What might vary from state to state is their interpretation and enforcement. Some states are very hard on mods.

 

[commodore665]

They may not vary because ADR's are a national standard. What might vary from state to state is their interpretation and enforcement. Some states are very hard on mods.

over here , having darkly tinted tail lights is worthy of a pink sticker , I can't quite remember the % that it is , same deal with head lights , this still does not stop people from doing it though , I can recall one enterprising young lady who used pantyhose on her tail lights , you only noticed when you got close up to them .

 

[Letswagon]

over here , having darkly tinted tail lights is worthy of a pink sticker , I can't quite remember the % that it is , same deal with head lights , this still does not stop people from doing it though , I can recall one enterprising young lady who used pantyhose on her tail lights , you only noticed when you got close up to them .

”but officer, its not tint its pantyhose”
LOL

 

[commodore665]

”but officer, its not tint its pantyhose”
LOL

That's funny because that's what she said , I of course did check , and she did take them off the tail lights .

 

[lmoengnr]

HSV had enough problems with LED taillights through the E series, lots of warranty replacements.
Wouldn't even consider cheapies from eBay...