under car lights?????

vitto · 31-03-2005, 08:39 AM

Hi can anyone tell me wot the regulations are in vic as to having them neon lights under car?? :eclipsee_

RG · 31-03-2005, 08:42 AM

Firstly RICE.
But really as it reads they are fine as long as white doesn't face to the rear and red doesn't face to the front. They are also not allowed to be of a distraction to other road users.

vitto · 31-03-2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenmeanie

Firstly RICE.
But really as it reads they are fine as long as white doesn't face to the rear and red doesn't face to the front. They are also not allowed to be of a distraction to other road users.

Not to rice just a lil..... I think it wood look good on my ute.... :Up_to_som

dansedgli · 31-03-2005, 08:50 AM

: Is your ute a jap built nissan variant?

pb02 · 31-03-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenmeanie

Firstly RICE.

I agree!

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My understanding is that neons make the car defective. I tried a quick search and couldn't find anything to clarify this though.

dogbreath_48 · 31-03-2005, 09:35 AM

yeah my understanding is that no lights other than the headlights tail/brake or indicator lights are allowed (unless you have a permit to use roof mounted coloured lights). Even front mounted auxhillary lights are kind of a grey area....

and if the law doesn't get you, i will!

-Stu

Dave_au · 31-03-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dansedgli

: Is your ute a jap built nissan variant?

Haha, didnt think Navaras were rice.

InitialD · 31-03-2005, 10:00 AM

Ok.....

Ive looked at this problem many times, Ive even asked cops and got all kinds of answers, Last time i was pulled over asked "Is it actually illegal to have undercar Neons?" reply was "No not that i Know of"

Unfortunatly, Alot of the cops seem to be unsure weather it is or not, as ive asked at police stations aswell and get alot of "Umm hmmm..." kinda answers.

I believe its illegal, along with Auxillery lights on your roof unless you have a permit and then they still hassle you. Its like those WiperWasher LED things, Ive heard of people being pulled over cause of it, and others never bothered.

Its a mystery i tell you

NC_Steve · 31-03-2005, 10:03 AM

Blue or green underbody neons are legal in VIC. I have a mate who has a printout from a cop stating what is and isn't legal with regards to auxiliary lighting. I will try and get a copy off him and post it here, but if you go to any Police station and ask I am sure they will let you know/print one out for you.

**Polyal** · 31-03-2005, 10:06 AM

ah bugger neons..just get some of those little orange lights and put 20 on either side of your ute so you can look like a Mack truck..lol

Oh and dont forget the mud flaps that touch the ground!

Seriously though, your asking for trouble IMO. If you put them on and only use it to show off (you'd want to have a nice/quick car) then whatever. But be prepared for some flack if you want to leave them on all the time.

You car, your licence, I wouldn't recommend it.

Maybe the neons would look good on the Nissan/XF ute :alien2:

InitialD · 31-03-2005, 10:08 AM

But is this sheet a legal doco that for example if you are pulled over, you can show them it?

EA2BA · 31-03-2005, 10:16 AM

I thought it was illegal to have them turned 'ON' while the car is in motion, otherwise when stopped would be fine, just like in car TV's.

LTDHO · 31-03-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenmeanie

Firstly RICE.

Agreed

Secondly, they are illegal as they can distract and 'dazzle'. It is basically a fine line mod. If a copper wants to fine you he can. If he needs one more thing to defect you he can. If you are in an area where illigal activities occur (ie street racing) he will target you.

NC_Steve · 31-03-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by InitialD

But is this sheet a legal doco that for example if you are pulled over, you can show them it?

Well it came off the Police intranet so I guess you could call it a legal doco.

vitto · 31-03-2005, 10:36 AM

thanks... if u want to see the ute i have posted some pics in the gallery... & NC Steve if u can find that doco that wood be gr8... Thanks

dansedgli · 31-03-2005, 10:39 AM

Nice looking ute!!

RG · 31-03-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

Agreed

Secondly, they are illegal as they can distract and 'dazzle'. It is basically a fine line mod. If a copper wants to fine you he can. If he needs one more thing to defect you he can. If you are in an area where illigal activities occur (ie street racing) he will target you.

Exactly what i meant in my first post by saying they are legal as long as they don't "distract" other road users. Now try to define distract and you'll see why the cops can and usually wiil do you for them. And I still say RICE!!!

stockstandard · 31-03-2005, 11:10 AM

ahah, but what is the definition of distract. A cop can say that an 80yo lady driving will be confused and distracted by neons and hence slap a defect on your window.

oh yeah, and NEONS ARE RICE!!!!

BlueRaven · 31-03-2005, 12:46 PM

Even more important than anything else, is it legal to have a KNIGHTRIDER Spec (tm) row of red lights the front of my car? I'll set it up with a motion detector, so whenever someone walks past the car the lights will scroll and the car will have that "whoolooo" sound.... then if they try and break in an english voice will say "I don't think thats a good idea"

Anti-theft device ya see

FoxMulder · 31-03-2005, 04:14 PM

My mates had a chat with the cops, (at several stations in fact) and they all said that it is legal to have undercar neons. The only thing about it is the fact that a lot of people see it as illegal, and as a result, so will a lot of patrol cops.

There is actually nothing in print, (according to the cops) to say that it is illegal, however there is also nothing saying that it is legal also. This is where the ambiguity comes into it, and you'd have cops who will side either way.

Schmaigz · 31-03-2005, 04:23 PM

How can you be booked for something that isn't written anywhere to be illegal?

Bearman · 31-03-2005, 04:26 PM

RICE!!!!

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You may get unwanted attention from coppers. Even if it's legal they may invoke the "bad taste" clause.

You will be ridiculed by most other road users. Ricers in Hyundais and Lancers may admire you though.

Don't do it!!!

b2tf · 31-03-2005, 04:27 PM

In NSW at least, it is ok to have them so long as they're not turned on while the car is in motion, and that includes at traffic lights etc etc. I dont know about colour restrictions, although i would imagine you would be told to change them if you got red or blue.

DivHunter · 31-03-2005, 04:47 PM

Come on now lets get back to using 'RICE' to what it was meant for... The redicule of asian made products and their users :P

Oh wait I'm considering rice as my next car...erm

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Thinking that neons make your car look cool just makes you retarded

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BlueRaven · 31-03-2005, 05:07 PM

... but seriously... what about knightrider? Micheal Knight? Anyone?

LTDHO · 31-03-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmaigz

How can you be booked for something that isn't written anywhere to be illegal?

It doesn't have to be in print to be illegal. You can be issued with a ticket because the opfficer suspects it to be illegal and you either pay it or go to court to prove it is safe.

BTW, red 'night rider lights' are illegal to have on the front!

Ford Fanatic · 31-03-2005, 06:07 PM

What can I say to my two boys who want to buy me neons for my birthday

RED_EL_XR8 · 31-03-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Fanatic

What can I say to my two boys who want to buy me neons for my birthday

"We've decided to have you both put into care!!!" :thebirds:

Ford Fanatic · 31-03-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

"We've decided to have you both put into care!!!" :thebirds:

But seriously ..... I have thought about that lol

**Full Noise** · 31-03-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearman

RICE!!!!

:You may get unwanted attention from coppers. Even if it's legal they may invoke the "bad taste" clause. You will be ridiculed by most other road users. Ricers in Hyundais and Lancers may admire you though.
Don't do it!!!

I think this falls under the Vic roads / bad taste / ****er / ricer / clause.
Why would anyone do it? Each to their own I guess.

Cheers, Danny