back up lights...amber? - Toyota Yaris Forums

matthewai · 04-01-2011, 02:53 AM

i dont even back up that much haha

so custom so modded

matthewai · 04-01-2011, 11:33 AM

can i get an explanation on the "no"s i mean i get how its kinda dangerous and could confuse other drivers but only the dumb ones. they are basic just as bright as white and like i said i dont really even back up that much

47_MasoN_47 · 04-01-2011, 11:57 AM

Personally I don't like amber anyway. I hate that I'm forced to have amber blinkers, I'd much rather them just be white, but in AL a blinker has to be amber unless your car is one of those ghetto ones that blinks the whole tail light, which is even worse.

Also, I'd be one of the people confused by your reverse lights being amber. I'd be pondering wtf you have your parking lights on for then smash into the rear end.

yaris2010RS · 04-01-2011, 12:39 PM

i believe that is illegal here....

ilikerice · 04-01-2011, 01:48 PM

not sure if this is illegal in my state..but i could see this being an accident at night in a parking lot if you were backing out. and i could see how it would be your fault if someone rear ended u..

if i dont see bright white lights when im looking for a parking space.. im gonna ignore the amber lights and assume your chilling at the wheel not going to be moving anytime soon..

just sayin..
be careful with that and drive defensively

big lo · 04-01-2011, 07:55 PM

It looks cool, but it is a bit dangerous too. In Puerto Rico ppl are doing it with there cars, I can't say I would but then again its your car, do you matt

SailDesign · 04-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Def illegal here in RI. Backup lights have to be white for all the reasons above. It's like having red headlights.....

Betrivent · 04-02-2011, 01:30 AM

It's illegal here in B.C. Pretty sure it's illegal in 99% of the world where there are fleshed out driving laws.

yaris2010RS · 04-02-2011, 02:33 AM

where did my post go? admins are getting carried away.....

matthewai · 04-03-2011, 06:26 AM

thanks guys what was your post yaris^^?

matthewai · 04-03-2011, 09:12 PM

i mean i feel like if you cant tell if a car is moving forward or backwards then you prob shouldnt be driving in the first place just cause they are amber shouldnt make people react like "oh my god what is this person doing why are those lights yellow" ahhah i like it

matthewai · 04-03-2011, 09:13 PM

and how is this illegal when is a cop gonna notice your back up lights let alone care what color they are hahah

matthewai · 04-03-2011, 09:18 PM

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xixarchangelxix · 04-03-2011, 09:55 PM

Can you make a valid argument as to why you want your reverse lights to be amber? The only people who will notice (or not notice) are people behind you when you're backing up who are looking for white reverse lights.

I can't think of a reason for doing this... As people have stated, it just seems dangerous and illegal and serves to reduce your visibility when reversing.

ilikerice · 04-03-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewai

i mean i feel like if you cant tell if a car is moving forward or backwards then you prob shouldnt be driving in the first place just cause they are amber shouldnt make people react like "oh my god what is this person doing why are those lights yellow" ahhah i like it

well, you have to understand that not everyone pays attention on the road or even parking lots. they see lights on, no reverse, they might just ignore your car and keep driving looking for another parking spot.

ALSO.. i can see you stuck in a parking spot trying to get out and people are blocking you in because they do not see reverse lights on and assume your not trying to get out of a spot. and you will consistantly get blocked while your yelling "GET OUT OF MY WAY, CANT YOU SEE IM TRYING TO BACK OUT"... no they cant..

Quote:

and how is this illegal when is a cop gonna notice your back up lights let alone care what color they are hahah

as stated above, cops wont pull you over cuz u got them on, UNLESS they are in the parking lot watching you back out.

but like i posted earlier, if someone does rear end you in a parking lot cuz you were backing out and they were not paying attention, they can easily put blame on you for stating that you have amber rear lights. then your insurance will pay for thier damage and yours.. and u will get a citation..

bottom line, its a neat little mod, but be careful and understand the concequences

big lo · 04-03-2011, 11:38 PM

you can use some yellow leds to shine more

yaris2010RS · 04-04-2011, 09:13 AM

put in a back up beeper!

SailDesign · 04-04-2011, 09:35 AM

I think it's more a case off "Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD".
You CAN put red bulbs in your headlights and still see where you're going, but it's a dumb idea....

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04-01-2011, 11:57 AM	#3
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Personally I don't like amber anyway. I hate that I'm forced to have amber blinkers, I'd much rather them just be white, but in AL a blinker has to be amber unless your car is one of those ghetto ones that blinks the whole tail light, which is even worse. Also, I'd be one of the people confused by your reverse lights being amber. I'd be pondering wtf you have your parking lights on for then smash into the rear end. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47 Last edited by 47_MasoN_47; 04-01-2011 at 11:58 AM. Reason: left out "for" in the last sentence

04-01-2011, 12:39 PM	#4
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i believe that is illegal here.... __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

04-01-2011, 07:55 PM	#6
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	It looks cool, but it is a bit dangerous too. In Puerto Rico ppl are doing it with there cars, I can't say I would but then again its your car, do you matt __________________ TRD sportivo springs,Tokico Blue Shock/Struts,TRD rear sway bar & front bar,Tanabe engine bar,MI hoses (red), MI engine cover,SRI intake,VIOS vent visors,VIOS foglights,VIOS tails (HELLA lights & the Series 5 too),VIOS radio,VIOS badge,VIOS grill,18 inch R-1 rims wrapped in nankang tires 215/35-18z,chrome handles,retrofited the headlights, SHARK body kit (VIOS), Coming soon projectors heads with LED strip, Custom seats, MI hood lifts,MI momo steering wheel, sound system :)

04-02-2011, 02:33 AM	#9
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	where did my post go? admins are getting carried away..... __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

04-01-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	can i get an explanation on the "no"s i mean i get how its kinda dangerous and could confuse other drivers but only the dumb ones. they are basic just as bright as white and like i said i dont really even back up that much

04-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#5
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	not sure if this is illegal in my state..but i could see this being an accident at night in a parking lot if you were backing out. and i could see how it would be your fault if someone rear ended u.. if i dont see bright white lights when im looking for a parking space.. im gonna ignore the amber lights and assume your chilling at the wheel not going to be moving anytime soon.. just sayin.. be careful with that and drive defensively

04-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#7
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Def illegal here in RI. Backup lights have to be white for all the reasons above. It's like having red headlights.....

04-02-2011, 01:30 AM	#8
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	It's illegal here in B.C. Pretty sure it's illegal in 99% of the world where there are fleshed out driving laws.

04-03-2011, 06:26 AM	#10
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	thanks guys what was your post yaris^^?

04-03-2011, 09:12 PM	#11
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	i mean i feel like if you cant tell if a car is moving forward or backwards then you prob shouldnt be driving in the first place just cause they are amber shouldnt make people react like "oh my god what is this person doing why are those lights yellow" ahhah i like it

04-03-2011, 09:13 PM	#12
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	and how is this illegal when is a cop gonna notice your back up lights let alone care what color they are hahah

04-03-2011, 09:55 PM	#14
xixarchangelxix The Unicorn Drives: 2006 Yaris 5D HB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 180	Can you make a valid argument as to why you want your reverse lights to be amber? The only people who will notice (or not notice) are people behind you when you're backing up who are looking for white reverse lights. I can't think of a reason for doing this... As people have stated, it just seems dangerous and illegal and serves to reduce your visibility when reversing.

04-03-2011, 11:38 PM	#16
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	you can use some yellow leds to shine more __________________ TRD sportivo springs,Tokico Blue Shock/Struts,TRD rear sway bar & front bar,Tanabe engine bar,MI hoses (red), MI engine cover,SRI intake,VIOS vent visors,VIOS foglights,VIOS tails (HELLA lights & the Series 5 too),VIOS radio,VIOS badge,VIOS grill,18 inch R-1 rims wrapped in nankang tires 215/35-18z,chrome handles,retrofited the headlights, SHARK body kit (VIOS), Coming soon projectors heads with LED strip, Custom seats, MI hood lifts,MI momo steering wheel, sound system :)

04-04-2011, 09:13 AM	#17
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	put in a back up beeper! __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

04-04-2011, 09:35 AM	#18
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	I think it's more a case off "Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD". You CAN put red bulbs in your headlights and still see where you're going, but it's a dumb idea....

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