Section 32-5-240 of the Alabama State Code states: «Whenever motor vehicles or other vehicles are used in combination for a period when the lamps and lighting devices must be switched on, any light, except a rear light, that would be obscured by another vehicle of the assembly by reason of its position on a vehicle in combination, does not need to be turned on. This means that lights other than headlights can no longer be used after dark. For this reason, the Attorney General of Alabama considers that neon lights are banned after dark. You know what distracts me more than the suspension lights. That damn shiny ass flashing blue and red lights and at night when someone is arrested. It`s like walking on the surface of the sun after riding in the dark for a while. In the meantime, do you know if you can drive with landing gear lights in Alabama as long as they`re not red? 3. Each vehicle may be equipped with flashing lights which may be used to warn drivers of other vehicles of the presence of a danger to the movement of vehicles requiring unusual attention when approaching, overtaking or overtaking, and if equipped in this way, it may display such a warning in addition to any other warning signal required under this Section. The lamps used to indicate such a warning at the front shall be located at the same height and as far as possible to the side, while indicating flashing white or amber lights or any shade between white and amber. A few nights ago, I was arrested by a state soldier who said they were completely illegal, of any color and intensity, but because I could turn them off, she gave me a warning instead (#blessed).
He went on to say that I can let them run in my private residence, but not on any street, because they distract other drivers and «the blue lights can make people think you`re pretending to be a police officer.» Article 32-5-241 lists the exceptions to the prohibition of additional fires mentioned in the previous section. Turn signals, high beams and brake lights are permitted under this section. Neon lights are not mentioned. Thus, the Attorney General concluded that this section of the act supports the prohibition of neon lights. Just read 32-5-241, which contains a list of «additional lights allowed on vehicles.» If I understood correctly, suspension lights are not on the allowed list, the closest are the running boards (max 1 piece / side – white or amber color). Jack Ori has been a writer since 2009. He has worked with clients in the legal, financial and non-profit sectors and has contributed self-help articles in various publications. Or how, I don`t know, the millions of billboards and billboards and everywhere. If you`re distracted by Underglow, you shouldn`t get behind the wheel. It`s funny how the police want to enforce this or even say they`re distracting. I`ll tell you what`s more than just distracting, and these are Trooper lights in general. They are damn dazzling.
A state soldier will certainly enforce more traffic rules than a county sheriff or sheriff`s deputy. I say it would be almost common knowledge that underlighting and wheel arch lighting is not legal on any road and that you run the risk of being quoted if you ride with them. Some newer cars are equipped with neon lights under the glow. The state of Alabama prohibits the use of these lights. Three articles of the Alabama State Code deal with the issue of neon lights: article 32-5-240, article 32-5-241 and article 32-5-252. In December 1994, the Attorney General of Alabama ruled that neon lights on vehicles violated these sections of the Code. I have been driving with suspension lights in Alabama for 6 months and have had no problems with the police; In fact, a police officer at a MAPCO asked me about them a few months ago and told me they looked cool. The lamps used to affix such a warning to the rear shall be located at the same height and as far as possible on the side, while indicating flashing yellow or red lights or a shade between amber and red. These warning lamps shall be visible at night at a distance of at least 1,500 feet under normal atmospheric conditions. (4) Flashing lights may be used on motor vehicles to indicate a right or left turn.
A stop lamp may pulse at different intensities provided that it satisfies all the intensities of subsection (b) subsection 2 of this Article; and emergency vehicle warning lights may flash. I wrote to Sherif County but received no response. I wrote to Governor Ivey (I was bored) and believe it or not, 2 days later I receive a handwritten letter in the mail (what G) explaining that she asked her staff to read to the Alabama Traffic Enforcement Agency to give me a clear legal answer (keep this safe in my glove box) / Section 32-5-252 allows the Director of Public Safety, allow vehicle lighting. The director was no exception for neon lights. Therefore, neon lights are banned even after this section of the code. According to the definitions of vehicle lighting, the colours required for distance and side marker lamps are not relevant for underlighting. English is not my first language, so I may have missed something. I never understood what was distracting. If you can be distracted by something so simple, you don`t have to drive.
(1) SPOTS. Each motor vehicle shall be equipped with a traffic light which does not exceed a traffic light and each luminous signal lamp shall be aligned and used when approaching another vehicle in such a way that no part of the high-intensity part of the beam is directed to the left of the extension of the extreme left of the vehicle or more than 100 feet in front of the vehicle. I guess if it`s not on the allowed list, it`s not allowed. Alabama counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bigg, Blount, Bullock, Butler, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Chocktaw, Clarke, Clay, Cleburne, Coffee, Colbert, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Cullman, Dale, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Escambia, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Lowndes, Macon, Madison, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Washington, Wilcox, Winston. (1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped and, if necessary, equipped with the following traffic lights or devices as part of this department: I laughed at the thought that you will keep your letter from Governor Memaw in your glove box as «out of prison» in case you are arrested again! Could work. it just seems strange to me. 2.
No person may drive or move a vehicle or equipment on a highway on which a light or device showing a red light visible directly in front of the centre is installed. This Section shall not apply to registered emergency vehicles. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * (3) ADDITIONAL LAMPS. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with a front-mounted auxiliary traffic light at a height of not less than 24 inches and not more than 42 inches above the flat surface on which the vehicle is located, and each of these auxiliary headlamps shall comply with the requirements and restrictions laid down in this Chapter. b. One or more lamps or mechanical signalling devices capable of clearly indicating any intention to turn right or left and which must be visible from both the front and the rear. […] (g) Colour of distance lamps, side marking lamps and reflectors. 1. Each motor vehicle shall be equipped with not more than two bonnet or wing side lamps which shall emit yellow or white light without glare. I have to do what you have to do! However, there is nothing good about it, and the conversation I had today with the head of the state police did not help either.
He basically said it was the officer`s discretion, but that he didn`t pass anyone unless he was red, blue or flashing. I was told to seek advice from a judge.