neons

1. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

   #1 27th February 2011, 12:33

   is any colour of neon road legal as iwant some under car ones but not sure if any colour is legal as some people use to say none arte and others say like only red is or green any help would be great thanks
2. user_38172 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Scarborough Posts: 914 1.4 furio white

   #2 27th February 2011, 12:41

   There is nothing in legislation that prevents you having neons on your car as long as you do not do either of the following:
   
   - Display a red light to the front. (This is why you often see HGVs with all sorts of lights on the front but never red ones).
   - Display any colour light other than red to the rear. (Obviously exceptions are made for reversing and indicating but not for neons).
   
   The only other complication could come if you use blue lights as it could be perceived as impersonating an emergency vehicle.
   
   As long as the bulbs (or strip lights) cannot be seen then you are fine. This includes being able to see them through gaps in bodywork such as grilles etc. so make sure they're well hidden. You should only be able to see the glow from the bulbs not the bulbs themselves.
   
   also depends a lot on attitudes of your local police, some are stricter than others so to be on the safe side only have them on when parked up in a car park or local meet etc

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3. myk1992 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Brentwood, Essex Posts: 207 Citroen Saxo 1.1 Desire

   #3 27th February 2011, 12:41

   IIRC all under car neons are illegal if they are being used whilst on the road, they're OK to use if your at a meet or off of the road, but police will get aggy if you use them whilst moving, as it can distract other drivers and possibly dazzle.
   You might get some grief off of some if not most members on here for mentioning neons aswell lol
4. stroutsy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Deal, kent Posts: 625 saxo vee tea are

   #4 27th February 2011, 12:42

   iirc neons are gay?
5. Gordon Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 543 Phase-II VTR

   #5 27th February 2011, 12:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stormjojo1982 The only other complication could come if you use blue lights as it could be perceived as impersonating an emergency vehicle.

   IIRC any blue light coming from your vehicle is illegal, which even includes those LED washer jets you see.
6. JFox Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Valleys - South Wales Posts: 256 Saxo Mk2 1.1i Forte

   #6 27th February 2011, 12:49

   well police r cunts. they r reallllly strict around here back a few years ago there was a big thing with neons, loads of people had them
   
   dont see any1 around anymore.. perhaps the odd hardcore chav with his corsa but other than that just the usual LED side lights or w/e.
7. badasssaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 southend on sea,essex Posts: 4244

   #7 27th February 2011, 13:11

   check the date dude its 2011 not 1995
   
   neons under cars are gash, stupid, waste of money
8. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

   #8 27th February 2011, 13:13

   ye but the colourd side lights are illegal to its a piss take
9. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

   #9 27th February 2011, 13:15

   ye but i have what i like not what max power has in its mag
10. JFox Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Valleys - South Wales Posts: 256 Saxo Mk2 1.1i Forte

    #10 27th February 2011, 17:44

    Each tho their own, u can always turn them off if u see the fuzz coming ^^
11. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #11 27th February 2011, 18:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JFox Each tho their own, u can always turn them off if u see the fuzz coming ^^

    Perfect answer aha. I dont get why people go on about neons being gay and old. Yes they were used a lot a few years back, but hey if he wants them, dont be a turd by trying wreck it for him.

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12. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #12 27th February 2011, 19:12

    There are so many laws governing this it does get a bit complicated but the basics are this.
    
    If used on the road you would have to be able to prove they are not distracting to other road users and they would have to be MOT compliant.
    
    If there being used for off road use only ( public access car parks are classed as on road ) and your lights are any colour other then blue and you have nothing to worry about.
    
    If there being used off road only and are blue then ideally you would want a way to render them unusable whilst on the road.
13. kyzer Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 hoylake Posts: 555 saxo vtr :)

    #13 27th February 2011, 22:26

    just dont get them
14. user_50259 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 206 VTS mk2

    #14 28th February 2011, 06:36

    they come with an on / off switch. just make sure its off if your likely to get a wrist slapping from the coppers
15. Larcomes Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth Posts: 242 Mk2 2003 Black Saxo VTR

    #15 28th February 2011, 06:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by badasssaxo check the date dude its 2011 not 1995 neons under cars are gash, stupid, waste of money

    +1 to this.
16. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

    #16 18th June 2011, 19:58

    I got red ones and the bulbs can't be seen so should be ok
17. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

    #17 18th June 2011, 20:02

    Just the law tryin to piss people off cuz wot harm is havin neon as long as the strips are not showing as they would blind other road usersd but the glow ante gunna and as for blue inpersonating emergency services. I'm yet to see a police car with blue neons under there car so who would go o look that saxo must b police
18. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #18 18th June 2011, 20:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by badasssaxo check the date dude its 2011 not 1995 neons under cars are gash, stupid, waste of money

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Larcomes +1 to this.

    Hey look its 2011, let me put my car low on some steelies, remove the seats, pretend its a track car and not stand out.

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19. user_10801 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander

    #19 18th June 2011, 20:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by badasssaxo check the date dude its 2011 not 1995 neons under cars are gash, stupid, waste of money

    Who cares what the date is?! I don't modify my cars based on a fucking calendar.
20. Matty_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Darlington/Newcastle Posts: 2609 Saxo VTS / Twingo RS133

    #20 18th June 2011, 20:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Viper Who cares what the date is?! I don't modify my cars based on a fucking calendar.

    Too right! Your Fiesta looks gash every day of the week Viper
    
    Not really, it's beautiful!

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21. user_10801 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander

    #21 18th June 2011, 20:19

    hahahaha thanks Matt
22. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #22 18th June 2011, 20:23

    Gom, get neons under it!
23. nut2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 hudds Posts: 124 GOLD VT?

    #23 19th June 2011, 17:21

    an getting neons too
    
    
    
    NOOOOOOOOOOT
24. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

    #24 19th June 2011, 18:34

    I had neons on my 1st scooter like 6years ago when they were cool, i never got stopped once when riding around with them on haha
25. II_IFAN_II Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Caernarfon Posts: 256 1.1 FlatArch, VTR

    #25 19th June 2011, 23:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud Hey look its 2011, let me put my car low on some steelies, remove the seats, pretend its a track car and not stand out.

    hahhahahah sounds so stupid when u think about it lol
    
    ps get neons their awsome FACT, and can looked nice along side more modern mods

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26. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #26 19th June 2011, 23:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud Hey look its 2011, let me put my car low on some steelies, remove the seats, pretend its a track car and not stand out.

    True story.

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27. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #27 19th June 2011, 23:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by II_IFAN_II hahhahahah sounds so stupid when u think about it lol ps get neons their awsome FACT, and can looked nice along side more modern mods

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ashleyp True story.

    Slightly off topic, I was having a good old rant earlier to my mates about cars. I was showing them top show cars that have had thousands and thousands spent on them, but because they have a body kit and a spoiler, no one wants to know :/
    
    I say bring back individuality.
28. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #28 19th June 2011, 23:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud Hey look its 2011, let me put my car low on some steelies, remove the seats, pretend its a track car and not stand out.

    Agree Pudda....

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29. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #29 19th June 2011, 23:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud Slightly off topic, I was having a good old rant earlier to my mates about cars. I was showing them top show cars that have had thousands and thousands spent on them, but because they have a body kit and a spoiler, no one wants to know :/ I say bring back individuality.

    Bring back Curtains!
    
    

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30. II_IFAN_II Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Caernarfon Posts: 256 1.1 FlatArch, VTR

    #30 19th June 2011, 23:58

    lol wtf hahahah
31. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #31 20th June 2011, 17:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tom5190 Bring back Curtains!

    LOL Tom... Thats one thing that should stay retro
32. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #32 22nd June 2011, 16:37

    fitted today. idea of modding is to go a different way. well no one has them as its all standard with vts grey wheels and lowered. so heres mine
    
    

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33. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #33 22nd June 2011, 17:03

    I like neons.
    
    Leave them for the shows though.

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34. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #34 22nd June 2011, 17:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MiniGibbo I like neons. Leave them for the shows though.

    and macdonalds carparks
35. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #35 22nd June 2011, 19:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by marcusd and macdonalds carparks

    And outside schools?
    
    Im surprised the scene wagon hasnt kicked you in the balls yet tbh mate.
    
    Good on you for doing it
36. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #36 22nd June 2011, 19:23

    why the hell would i care if they did. its my car i drive it i do as i ruddy well please to it. if someone dont like it its there problem

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37. martinstfc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 trowbridge wiltshire Posts: 294 106 gti

    #37 8th August 2011, 17:55

    people may not like neons but all i can say is i would rather have them than steel wheels that have been sprayd
38. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

    #38 8th August 2011, 18:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by martinstfc people may not like neons but all i can say is i would rather have them than steel wheels that have been sprayd

    +1 totally agree with you on that mate

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