Virginia Inspection: failed clear corners
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Virginia Inspection: failed clear corners
FYI Virginians:
I took my car in for a broken parking brake handle and state inspection today. The new handle is on order, I got the new flash (and stalled 5 or 6 times on the way home), and failed the inspection for clear corners (amber light but no amber reflector & not DOT approved), Derwankel rear rotary light (not DOT approved), and for a sticker on the 3rd brake light/CHMSL. I pulled the brake light mask & rear lamp & swapped the amber corners back to get my sticker. I'll reinstall the clears and rear lamp this afternoon.
I spoke to another tech while I was waiting and he implied that most will let that stuff by, but it technically should fail. In fact, mine's passed at the same dealer 3 times before.
If something like this went to court, I think I could argue that the inspection law stipulates "approved" lights, but does not specify "DOT approved", so, as long as Virginia law is followed per color, position & number, I'm OK. Here, though, you're at the mercy of the techs, so I'll do the inspection elsewhere in the future or swap those parts out first.
Any one else get dinged for clears?
I took my car in for a broken parking brake handle and state inspection today. The new handle is on order, I got the new flash (and stalled 5 or 6 times on the way home), and failed the inspection for clear corners (amber light but no amber reflector & not DOT approved), Derwankel rear rotary light (not DOT approved), and for a sticker on the 3rd brake light/CHMSL. I pulled the brake light mask & rear lamp & swapped the amber corners back to get my sticker. I'll reinstall the clears and rear lamp this afternoon.
I spoke to another tech while I was waiting and he implied that most will let that stuff by, but it technically should fail. In fact, mine's passed at the same dealer 3 times before.
If something like this went to court, I think I could argue that the inspection law stipulates "approved" lights, but does not specify "DOT approved", so, as long as Virginia law is followed per color, position & number, I'm OK. Here, though, you're at the mercy of the techs, so I'll do the inspection elsewhere in the future or swap those parts out first.
Any one else get dinged for clears?
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luck of the fools for life been in va. since 1973.can't really say i got a ticket i didn't break the law for but all in all if you don't treat them like there stupid or something most of the officers i have been stopped by were cool and gave me a break or two.mostly warnings.you need to know there are somethings to do on the street and other things to do at the tracks.lose a loved one from being stupid and maybe some will understand and some won't.being young and having fun always puts you in a win or lose place you might not like if the shoe was on the other foot.just me 2 cts don't hang me out to dry just learned how to roll and when to kick ***!safty first!
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I live just south of Richmond, Virginia and I have clear corners with Amber LED's and i have never had any problems. The Dealership in Midlothian (Whitten Brother's Mazda) passed my car just fine. These are offical Mazda Japan Parts....not some aftermarket BS. Mine say something like Kioto or something, all the lenses say that. Btw, mine is for sale, i posted a post in the Classifieds section.
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I live just south of Richmond, Virginia and I have clear corners with Amber LED's and i have never had any problems. The Dealership in Midlothian (Whitten Brother's Mazda) passed my car just fine. These are offical Mazda Japan Parts....not some aftermarket BS. Mine say something like Kioto or something, all the lenses say that. Btw, mine is for sale, i posted a post in the Classifieds section.
The lights are all back on the car, but next time, I'll swap the corners and disconnect the rear rotary light preemptively.
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