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Old July 21st 05, 07:26 PM
y_p_w
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Ulf wrote:
> N8N wrote:
> >
> > Ulf wrote:
> >
> >>Daniel J. Stern wrote:
> >>
> >>>On Mon, 18 Jul 2005, N8N wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>>I don't think I'm missing the point. White is not a legal turn signal
> >>>>>color anywhere. Ergo - must have two amber turn signal lights in the
> >>>>>front.
> >>
> >>You're wrong. I know my local lighting regulations, and having white
> >>front turn signals on my Camaro is legal. Besides, from a safety
> >>standpoint, which is best; having amber DRLs or white turn signals?

> >
> >
> > Best would be to not have DRL's sharing a bulb with the turn signals at
> > all, but you knew that already.

>
> Yup. Thanks Canada...
>
> >
> > Personally I'd say use the amber bulbs just because it's been so long
> > since white turn signals were common that people will take longer to
> > recognize them as such.

>
> Yes, but when people see a flashing white light they realize it's a turn
> signal. One more advantage with white DRLs is that if one bulb breaks it
> doesn't look like you're driving around with you turn signal on 24/7.


Actually - when I see a flashing white light, I usually realize it's
a busted lens and a possible fixit ticket.

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