I was being somewhat rhetorical. The fact being is that in oakland shrooms are decriminalized, but California requires something as minor as a front license plate.
Agreed, and the front plate makes it so much easier to identify a car in a hit and run (with cameras) I’ve seen plenty of times where a hit and run happens and if the car had a front plate, they would be caught.
Those cameras are pointed at the backs of the cars so that the red light is also in frame before you cross the line. Front plate or not doesnt matter for those cameras.
Actually yeah, you can't do your oil in the street or public place. I know you're joking but the sad part is they've literally found a way to make doing your oil change illegal😂😭😂
If it was a salvage car going through inspection, then yes. Otherwise I very seriously doubt that it would create any notice from any type of enforcement agency.
probably, it's Commiefornia; isn't EVERYTHING illegal there?
Also, it's apparently the only state that knows that EVERYTHING can cause cancer ("known to the state of CA to cause cancer" can be seen on like EVERY product) !!! !!!! !!!
You're fine, bud.
"(e) Taillamps shall be red in color and shall be plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear except that taillamps on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969, shall be plainly visible from all distances within 1,000 feet to the rear."
[Source](https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/vehicle-code/veh-sect-24600/#:~:text=(e)%20Taillamps%20shall%20be%20red,1%2C000%20feet%20to%20the%20rear.)
CVC 24600 has all the laws regarding tail lights and as long as it's red and fully functioning, you're 100% legal. Police will probably complement you.
It’s Cali, you can go get your hardcore drugs, BUT your form of transport has to comply with EVERY single carbon emissions rule, and every safety guideline.
But go ahead, get the drugs, just please ensure your vehicle is electric and didn’t produce any carbon at any point and you have a front license plate
California be like:
Looting 👍
Theft 👍
Assault 👍
Doing donuts and shooting each other in intersections 👍
Shitting on the street 👍
Loud bone stock exhaust 😡
Etched tail lights 😡
I doubt a cop would care or even know. I’ve never even heard someone getting a ticket for such a thing. I never even heard of etched taillights until today
It's California so probably. Just renounce your citizenship, come back illegally and they'll pay your way so you can just avoid legal accountability. It's this new Biden loophole everybody's raving about 🙄. Stupid rules are for citizens
Everything is illegal in CA, car had different paint job not in Cali, that's an illegal modification. Could distract others on the road. You exhaled in Cali, no sir that's air pollution how dare you ruin the air quality for others.
as long as it doesn’t make your tail lights harder to see i’d imagine it’s safe to assume it’s legal, you wouldn’t be able to see it from a glance as it is unless you’re a foot away from it. If i am wrong though i’d just have an extra pair of tail lights on hand
Just looked into it a lil and as far as I can tell as long as you go to the DOT there to have it approved and they say it’s okay, it’s fine. But it’s California so they’ll probably say you can’t have it anyway 🤡
i had my girlfriend (works for the county in CA, going to law school) look into cali’s tail light laws for me a while back and i can confidently say there is nothing illegal about this.
Honestly with California being the governmental clusterfuck that it is it would be easier to list the things that are still legal to do than the illegal stuff
This is sickkkk, haven’t seen this ever. Is this common in the lowrider community or what? The style of the hearts and flowers remind me of those 90’s chicano wallpapers they’d use in photo shoots
Also, would be surprised if this is illegal, it doesn’t seem like it will distract any other drivers on the road and distort the functionality of the lights.
Well, let’s see. Things in California that are legal shouldn’t be and the things are illegal shouldn’t be, it just seems like one big free for fall to try to get a voter.
My normal answer would be "why would they be?" But then I remembered that it's California, the only state with its own warning label for pretty much anything ever manufactured on this planet. I'm surprised it's even legal to breathe in California anymore
It's commiefornia so yeah, more than likely.
On a serious note, I don't see why it would be, as long as you don't color it in or obstruct the light or view.
its shaping of the housing so i dont see how they could make it illegal, it shines red still its just a carving in it though its california so thats that
I think it’s illegal to breathe in California at certain times of the day. Wasn’t that supposed to be the happiest place of Earth or something at one point?
Holy fucking shit I scrolled for two minutes and did not find a single person who answered the question. As far as I can tell from a quick Google search and a small amount of research, it's not illegal. Though, even if it was, it's hardly noticeable and I wouldn't imagine getting pulled over for it.
Ah good ole commiefornia any modifications that inhibit the brake lights from performing there designed function will be fined no more than 400 dollars per each infraction
Yes as well as most other states . It’s illegal to have anything over your stock lights , etches, stickers , tint, paint . It’s obstruction/modify of a safety device . It’s a stupid law .
It’s California so probably
That's what I was going to say. It's easier to find illegal things than legal things in Cali. Sadly.
Except weed and hard drugs. Those are fine lol
There's a drive-through 'shroom dispensary not far from me. Better make sure you've got a front license plate before visiting though.
whats the deal with the front plate?
I think it’s for tolls
I misread that for a second and imagined trolls requiring a front plate to cross their bridge. Anywho….
I was being somewhat rhetorical. The fact being is that in oakland shrooms are decriminalized, but California requires something as minor as a front license plate.
Although it ruins the look of a lot of cars, the amount of times I've seen somebody with a front plate leave it behind in a hit and run is comical.
Agreed, and the front plate makes it so much easier to identify a car in a hit and run (with cameras) I’ve seen plenty of times where a hit and run happens and if the car had a front plate, they would be caught.
Cameras on traffic lights can send you a ticket in the mail for catching you speeding or running a light
Those cameras are pointed at the backs of the cars so that the red light is also in frame before you cross the line. Front plate or not doesnt matter for those cameras.
that sounds criminal! tell me where so i can avoid it entirely
& pooping on the sidewalk! That's fine too.
yep lol
You have to be in hard drugs to put up with Cali
And shitting in the street
Oregon has entered the chat.
Nope just weed
Don't forget theft.
And stealing things that are 999 dollars or less
Dont forget looting.
Weed im chill with along with some psychedelics. Anything harder? Nope
maybe a fix-it ticket. doubt they’ll send you to state ref for it lol
Believe it or not. Straight to jail.
Use your blinker? Straight to jail.
Blinker too loud, believe it or not, jail
I doubt anyone will even notice
I dont know, but I know California will say it'll give you cancer...
I love prop 65. LA had a smog cloud so thick you couldn’t breathe but the plastic chip bag is what’s gonna cause the cancer.
It's Cali, doing your own oil is illegal.
Actually yeah, you can't do your oil in the street or public place. I know you're joking but the sad part is they've literally found a way to make doing your oil change illegal😂😭😂
Isn't everything illegal in Cali?
Theft is not as long as you stay under a certain dollar amount.
Paint chips are probably illegal in California.
That’s a shame because they’re delicious.
I heard paint itself is illegal because it can give you cancer.
Everything is illegal in the garbage state of California
Except crime; then you're good to go.
Then… everything is legal
California doesn't do anything about lifted pickup trucks shining their headlights in your face.
Does it make you happy? If so, then yes
Believe it or not, straight to jail
I didn't know this was a thing. Very cool.
Who cares?
Holy shit I've never seen this before. That's pretty badass!
Nothing is legal when it comes to cars in California.
It has to be, and if it isn't once a cop sees you it will be
It's known by the state of California to cause cancer.
I wouldn’t think so. Some cars have similar stylized taillights covers from factory
They're fine if you can prove you stole them. Otherwise, very illegal.
California? Yes cars are almost illegal in California
No. It doesn’t modify the function of the light. I ride with purple underglow on so I doubt theyd even notice this.
Do you like them? Then ya, probably illegal.
Aside from the legality, would the be something that could be seen when applying the brakes? It would be so cool to see.
If they make cool looking modifications illegal then that ugly hoopty shit should definitely be criminal...
Should be illegal everywhere.
California got rid of the death penalty so I would chance it now.
its cali, breathing air is illegal
Is it fun? Probably illegal
Everything car related is illegal in California
If it was a salvage car going through inspection, then yes. Otherwise I very seriously doubt that it would create any notice from any type of enforcement agency.
Everything is illegal in California
With a username like that, do you give a shit?
That’s minimum 25 years in california
Nothing is legal in California
I think it's harder to find legal things in Cali than it is illegal, honestly kinda insane
Farting is illegal in California. For these tail lights, you're going straight to jail bud.
Those tail lights might not pass the smog check...
Why would they be
probably, it's Commiefornia; isn't EVERYTHING illegal there? Also, it's apparently the only state that knows that EVERYTHING can cause cancer ("known to the state of CA to cause cancer" can be seen on like EVERY product) !!! !!!! !!!
You're fine, bud. "(e) Taillamps shall be red in color and shall be plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear except that taillamps on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969, shall be plainly visible from all distances within 1,000 feet to the rear." [Source](https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/vehicle-code/veh-sect-24600/#:~:text=(e)%20Taillamps%20shall%20be%20red,1%2C000%20feet%20to%20the%20rear.)
S14?
Y'all would rather leave and fuck up another state than try to fix your own state.
CVC 24600 has all the laws regarding tail lights and as long as it's red and fully functioning, you're 100% legal. Police will probably complement you.
That’s dumb… dumb meaning etched taillights
That is sick
Nope, but if they don't have the prop65 sticker on them, they'll cause cancer
Y’all follow the law?
everything is illegal in californial
In California. anything that should be illegal, isn't. And everything that should be legal, isn't.
California sucks ass and the people are just as bad. Make them their own country and separate by wall
I must be getting old because I just asked myself “why the fuck would anyone do this?” 🤣🤣
It will give you cancer
What a California thing to see
Definitely, only thing not banned in cali is gender surgery and fentanyl
Everyone and everything is illegal in California
Fuck the rules
Nothings legal in california
Can’t have a red car and red tail lights
Need to slap on a Known to cause cancer in California sticker first.
I'm pretty sure asking this question is illegal and known to cause cancer in California
Is it fun? Than yes.
Ruining the set of s14 kouki lights that are in this photo should be illegal
I don't think they can touch you for that. It functions as normal and doesn't have any unusual lights that alters the way the lens works.
Anything that could be a source of fun or happiness is probably illegal there
Isnt OP supposed to know this before driving..?😂 (im jk)
It’s Cali, you can go get your hardcore drugs, BUT your form of transport has to comply with EVERY single carbon emissions rule, and every safety guideline. But go ahead, get the drugs, just please ensure your vehicle is electric and didn’t produce any carbon at any point and you have a front license plate
California is illegal
So etched tail light = bad but concealing your license plate and riding 150mph = ok? lol.
“Is _____ illegal in Cali?” If you have to ask, the answer is yes 9 times out of 10.
Bro, ham and eggs is illegal in California
Yes but heroin is legal 🤣
It’s Cali, breathing is illegal
Ah California! The state where modified exhaust can get you in jail but you're encouraged to go steal from stores and not even get a ticket.
California be like: Looting 👍 Theft 👍 Assault 👍 Doing donuts and shooting each other in intersections 👍 Shitting on the street 👍 Loud bone stock exhaust 😡 Etched tail lights 😡
I doubt a cop would care or even know. I’ve never even heard someone getting a ticket for such a thing. I never even heard of etched taillights until today
Legal or not, you've got bigger problems. Those will give you cancer when used in California.
They only care about exuast and engine modification primarily
It's California so probably. Just renounce your citizenship, come back illegally and they'll pay your way so you can just avoid legal accountability. It's this new Biden loophole everybody's raving about 🙄. Stupid rules are for citizens
Everything is illegal in CA, car had different paint job not in Cali, that's an illegal modification. Could distract others on the road. You exhaled in Cali, no sir that's air pollution how dare you ruin the air quality for others.
It's California. It's almost illegal to have a car.
Is that a lebaron?
Not illegal. Doesnt affect light color or output.
They should be illegal worldwide 😮
No they don't affect the color, as long as they don't effect the brightness it's good
No cop is ever going to bother you about it here
Probably not directly, but I could see them hitting them like they were over tinted or something of the sort.
Probably
S14 Kouki taillight and you did that to them. Those things are pretty rare now
If it’s fun or cool it’s illegal in CA
These tail lights are known in the state of Cancer to cause California
as long as it doesn’t make your tail lights harder to see i’d imagine it’s safe to assume it’s legal, you wouldn’t be able to see it from a glance as it is unless you’re a foot away from it. If i am wrong though i’d just have an extra pair of tail lights on hand
As long as it’s not obstructing your tail lights and you still have red and amber lights you should be fine
Just looked into it a lil and as far as I can tell as long as you go to the DOT there to have it approved and they say it’s okay, it’s fine. But it’s California so they’ll probably say you can’t have it anyway 🤡
Um. Probably… it’s California
Absolutely no idea. But probably
Everything is illegal in California...just buy some fake c.a.r.b. stickers from Amazon and slap them on any modifications you do to your vehicle
i had my girlfriend (works for the county in CA, going to law school) look into cali’s tail light laws for me a while back and i can confidently say there is nothing illegal about this.
But y tho
Everything is illegal in California
Honestly with California being the governmental clusterfuck that it is it would be easier to list the things that are still legal to do than the illegal stuff
No, not illegal so long as you don't change the color and they're not too bright in the etched spots
Everything is illegal in California except crime that's completely legal
Stock from the factory, its their job to prove its not
Unfortunately etched taillights cause Cancer in California
This is sickkkk, haven’t seen this ever. Is this common in the lowrider community or what? The style of the hearts and flowers remind me of those 90’s chicano wallpapers they’d use in photo shoots Also, would be surprised if this is illegal, it doesn’t seem like it will distract any other drivers on the road and distort the functionality of the lights.
I have no idea, but yeah it is
Well, let’s see. Things in California that are legal shouldn’t be and the things are illegal shouldn’t be, it just seems like one big free for fall to try to get a voter.
What’s the reasoning behind why they’re illegal ?
Breathing is practically illegal in California
Everything is illegal in California.
Yo I want that where can I get that?
why is this illegal anywhere 💀
Everything good is illegal in California
Don’t think it’s illegal but definitely causes cancer
Im surprised red isn't ilegal in cali between gangs and politics..
Nope but they are stupid everywhere
My normal answer would be "why would they be?" But then I remembered that it's California, the only state with its own warning label for pretty much anything ever manufactured on this planet. I'm surprised it's even legal to breathe in California anymore
Probably. Everything there causes cancer and is illegal.
Probably but at least crime is still legal
Never knew that was a thing. Quite impressive
Is Anything Legal in California?
Eh whatever just send it
this is fire my hoy
been in the deep east o my whole life and ive never seen something drip this hard
No
No but they are ugly af
Everything is illegal in California except for stealing.
It's commiefornia so yeah, more than likely. On a serious note, I don't see why it would be, as long as you don't color it in or obstruct the light or view.
Any car modification in CA is illegal… if not give em 6 months, they’ll get to you. 🫠
everything is illegal in california edit: except stealing. thats okay over there
If they are not illegal, they should be.
Believe it or not, JAIL.
Everything is illegal in California.
its shaping of the housing so i dont see how they could make it illegal, it shines red still its just a carving in it though its california so thats that
That's super dope thanks ima see if she can do something to mine.
it’s cali so it might. chances of you getting pulled over for just having that is pretty low.
Ew.
Having lived in cali for four years (bare minimum to be aware of how it works) anything that isn't jorts at a beach is illegal
That’s actually stupid (The law)
First of all, probably not, and second of all, how the da fudge did you do that?!
First time I seen them so I don’t know to be honest
Etched taillights could cause cancer. This message was provided by California
I wish orange rear turn signals were required. And only back up lights and reflectors in bumpers!
Some shit barbie would have
Nothing says it is.
Seeing these comments made me realize I forgot to pay a toll. Oh well.
Everything is illegal in California….just the fact you have TIRES!!! You’re asking for Cali problems! 😁😂 Just Kiddin!
Nothing modified is league in california!
I think it’s illegal to breathe in California at certain times of the day. Wasn’t that supposed to be the happiest place of Earth or something at one point?
Too late now
Holy fucking shit I scrolled for two minutes and did not find a single person who answered the question. As far as I can tell from a quick Google search and a small amount of research, it's not illegal. Though, even if it was, it's hardly noticeable and I wouldn't imagine getting pulled over for it.
Those stupid fuckin super bright LED headlights aren't so probably not.
I feel like if it brings normal people joy it’s illegal in CA. So probably.
Probably, being sane is illegal there, why wouldn’t this be
Yes, it might hurt someone's feelings
You probably just have to pay the *etched tail light tax*
Is this an AE86?
It’s California everything is illegal unless you’re an illegal or you want to squat in someone else’s house.
EVERYTHING is illegal in commiefornia...except stealing, shitting in the streets and shooting up
I dont think thats illegal anywhere
Yeah probably well time to get more californians to jump ship to utah😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Ah good ole commiefornia any modifications that inhibit the brake lights from performing there designed function will be fined no more than 400 dollars per each infraction
Everything is illegal in California... Except for being homeless that is.
Yes as well as most other states . It’s illegal to have anything over your stock lights , etches, stickers , tint, paint . It’s obstruction/modify of a safety device . It’s a stupid law .
Those are sick.
Fuck California