my dmv failed me for no side marker lights

[speedshftr]

everyone makes valid points.i took them off cause i wanted the smooth look down the side.i think it should be okay without them.67 dont have them and body style is identicle.this car will probably never be on the freeway at night and will basically only be used on sunny weekends.today i ran the wires to the four corners.ill post up some pics when i get done my scabwork.ill make sure to tell my agent from grundy or haggerty when i switch .

[SAR Skipper]

Originally Posted by speedshftr

everyone makes valid points.i took them off cause i wanted the smooth look down the side.i think it should be okay without them.67 dont have them and body style is identicle.this car will probably never be on the freeway at night and will basically only be used on sunny weekends.today i ran the wires to the four corners.ill post up some pics when i get done my scabwork.ill make sure to tell my agent from grundy or haggerty when i switch .

I don't blame you for the smooth look. It's a very nice touch.
The DMV is being "by the book" and I guess I can't fault them for that.
It unfortunately seems to be a matter of one years difference in the regs.

Look forward to seeing your solution.

[The WidowMaker]

With the exception of heavy haze/fog/rain, and that does have to be considered and may make a difference with the markers, there's just not much there that markers can resolve.

If I failed to yield, the side markers are a moot issue.
If you failed to yield, again, the side markers are likely to become a moot or very minimal issue.

i guess in a round about way, that was my point. pretty common sense that they wont play an issue. the common sense gets skewed after you lawyers get involved . all valid points, and i do appreciate your expert input.

to the op, did you figure out what the law requires? do they just need to be a reflector, or do they need to be a light?

[SAR Skipper]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Easy, they look over their shoulder and don't see you.

I see what you mean (no pun intended), but if they can't see the car when they turn their head, they're not going to see the side marker lights either.

Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

...pretty common sense that they wont play an issue.

I agree.

...the common sense gets skewed after you lawyers get involved . all valid points, and i do appreciate your expert input.

A truer statement has ever been uttered!

FWIW, I'm not a lawyer.
I actually have a soul