I always just browse ebay buying stupid stuff I don't need for example: tasers, makeup for the gf, new batteries for my phones, motorcycle turn signals, headphones etc. So I came across these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370153100559&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT and I bought them. I got them today and they're pretty cool. They do exactly what they say! I can't wait to put them on and ride around tonight with my brother. They're so absolutely illegal and stupid it makes me grin. For $3.60 shipped I thought why not??
:woohoo: :woohoo:
Why would they be illegal? Is because they are blue?
-Porkchop
Yeah, MD law says no blue lights of any sort! Porkchop you live in MD??!?!??!!!??!
The blue lights are illegal in most states. I have had blue fog lights and blue blinkers on my cars and every time i put the bulbs in i get pulled over instantly and get a $44 ticket. The reasoning that blue is illegal is because it is reserved for emergency vehicle use only.
How about red? I was thinking of putting lights on my bike.
Quote from: Skeets on July 28, 2009, 10:05:12 AM
I always just browse ebay buying stupid stuff I don't need for example: tasers, makeup for the gf, new batteries for my phones, motorcycle turn signals, headphones etc. So I came across these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370153100559&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT and I bought them. I got them today and they're pretty cool. They do exactly what they say! I can't wait to put them on and ride around tonight with my brother. They're so absolutely illegal and stupid it makes me grin. For $3.60 shipped I thought why not??
:woohoo: :woohoo:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3517588527_cca59ae3b7_o.jpg)
Quote from: ver4 on July 28, 2009, 11:13:27 AM
How about red? I was thinking of putting lights on my bike.
Red is only allowed on the rear of a vehicle... and its also reserved for emergency vehicles. Most places, amber is OK... Most states blinking lights are also out.
:police:
WTF is that pic about?
Quote from: tripleb on July 28, 2009, 12:04:58 PM
WTF is that pic about?
Oh come on, I worked hard trying to find a picture that was unambiguous. What does it look like?
Quote from: Alphamazing on July 28, 2009, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: tripleb on July 28, 2009, 12:04:58 PM
WTF is that pic about?
Oh come on, I worked hard trying to find a picture that was unambiguous. What does it look like?
What happen to the rest of that squid??
QuoteOh come on, I worked hard trying to find a picture that was unambiguous. What does it look like?
It looks like something I ate when I was in Korea.
-Porkchop
Quote from: Porkchop on July 28, 2009, 12:19:26 PM
It looks like something I ate when I was in Korea.
It looks pretty similar to a lot of stuff I had in Thailand. I preferred the chicken and pork to the squid though. The crunchy tentacles freaked me out.
I also love browsing ebay when I don't actually need anything. I still usually stick to a few narrow interests and don't branch out too much. Gotta be careful with the makeup though, I feel some of those things (makeup, perfume, shampoos, etc) risk a response of "what, are you saying I'm ugly/smell bad/dirty/etc?!?!" if they're not presented just right, haha. I tend to avoid them as gifts.
in britain you can buy those in the shops and they arent illegal at all, i used to have them on my mountain bike, but i decided never to put them on my motorbike when i saw the outcome of someone with them on, basically because they make the valve heavier, if u push the bike at all the g force starts to bend the valve out the way and it can in best case let a little air out of ur tyres but in worst case it can rip the valve out of the tyre and at speed that is gonna hurt.
Quote from: bassmechanicsz on July 28, 2009, 11:10:01 AM
The blue lights are illegal in most states. I have had blue fog lights and blue blinkers on my cars and every time i put the bulbs in i get pulled over instantly and get a $44 ticket. The reasoning that blue is illegal is because it is reserved for emergency vehicle use only.
The last time I looked, they're illegal in ALL 50 states. You got the reasoning right though.
Quote from: ver4 on July 28, 2009, 11:13:27 AM
How about red? I was thinking of putting lights on my bike.
Red can only be facing the rear.
Quote from: Alphamazing on July 28, 2009, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: tripleb on July 28, 2009, 12:04:58 PM
WTF is that pic about?
Oh come on, I worked hard trying to find a picture that was unambiguous. What does it look like?
methinks, it's a reference to a squid ricer. hehehe nice!
cheers,
~drin
Quote from: Alphamazing on July 28, 2009, 12:21:39 PM
Quote from: Porkchop on July 28, 2009, 12:19:26 PM
It looks like something I ate when I was in Korea.
It looks pretty similar to a lot of stuff I had in Thailand. I preferred the chicken and pork to the squid though. The crunchy tentacles freaked me out.
Aww.. come on B... Fried calamari is SUPERB!!!!!
I've scrapped a few up off that kinda looked like that in the end!
Yup I like crunchy fried calamari! With :cheers: of course!
Mary
Quote from: Skeets on July 28, 2009, 10:36:58 AM
Yeah, MD law says no blue lights of any sort! Porkchop you live in MD??!?!??!!!??!
Your right. I did some reseach and found they banned them last year in MD (prior to the ban, there was a loop hole for motorcycles). Sorry, I missed the memo.
-Porkchop
Quote from: annguyen1981 on July 28, 2009, 03:24:51 PM
Aww.. come on B... Fried calamari is SUPERB!!!!!
It wasn't fried. The tentacles were naturally crunchy. I did not appreciate that.
Here in GA state law says that you can have blue or red, as long as it isnt flashing and you cant see the l.e.d.'s (or neon tubes) themselves, only the glow they put off. I have blue under my bike. Any other color is fine flashing.
In NJ i know the law for neon lights state that they are legal as long as you are not able to see the tube and
they are not distracting to another driver which is completely at the discretion of the police officer pulling you over. Have tried that one with both blue and orange neons seperately on the interiors of my car so that the interior is completely glowing and have been stopped with both scenarios and ticketed each time.
Wow, weird. I saw the exact same thing when I was working at Kmart "straightening" the automotive section. I thought about buying a set, I didn't even think about legality. Anyone know what the laws are in Pennsylvania?
I would say goodluck not getting pulled over with those lights on your wheels. They will be fun and definitely draw lots of attention and get a bunch of people to turn their heads to look at you but just be prepared to pay a ticket if you do ride with these. Sometimes it is just fun to ride with stuff like that and then "if" you get caught you pay the $44 ticket or atleast i am pretty sure that is what it is here in NJ.
Hmm, yeah, I probably should not risk that at the moment...
In my county cops aren't allowed to stop bikes.
Is that county cops? Or like municipal cops as well? And how does that one work, lol.
A cop killed a couple people and injured 14 people trying to stop a bike so they have a policy now of not chasing/stopping bikes unless they have commited a felony.
:2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :police: :police: :police: :police:
Get white ones. You probably won't get pulled over.
Yeah, it may be against policy to pull over simple speeding on a moto but I'm quite sure they will get your tag number and could very well be waiting for you when you get home. . I'm quite sure your parents would just luv that! But, I'm quite sure if they think you've committed a felony you could get a surprise!
I'm sure some would say just alter where the plates are etc.. In Florida it is a $1000 fine they don't fluck around with it either!
Mary
Hey Skeets, did you actually get what you ordered? Because I got red-flashing ones when I ordered the blue ones...
Heh, oh well. Maybe I'll put these on my bicycle or something.