Federal DOT laws are for all states. Period. Every vehicle brought into US must meet Federal DOT lighting laws. Look em up. Any introduction of another color in itself is a violation of federal law and can be enforced. I have explained the reasoning before but it is easy enough to look up on google.

If you have legal reason you can have these colors. They do Vary by state but you will need reason to display them or risk a ticket.

The Colors Used in the United States

Now, here is a quick guide that you can use to recognize the meaning of the color of light used. Remember that these colors differ in each country, and the following are applicable for emergency vehicles in the United States:

1. Amber or Yellow: This color designates utility vehicles which could be moving slower than usual. Amber lights can be seen in tow and construction trucks, security patrol cars, funeral escorts or vehicles used to remove snow.

2. Blue: Blue is typically used on law enforcement vehicles – but they are also used in tow trucks and in the vehicles of volunteer firefighters in other states.

3. Green: Depending on the state where it is used, a green light designates a fire chief's car, a mobile command post, a volunteer firefighter's truck or private security guards.

4. Purple: There are some states where purple lights are used to denote a funeral vehicle.

5. Red: This is probably the most familiar color, which is used to denote an emergency.

6. White: A flashing white light can be used by school buses or fueling tankers.

I think in Ohio Green is also Coroner's car or color. All I do know is it pisses LEO's off when you use colrs you are not authorized to.

I replaced my rear turn signal lenses with red lenses from Kuryakyn for a more retro look, and drilled them for blue jeweled dots in the center. I've had them that way for 25K miles and 3 seasons, through about 13 states and through Canada and haven't gotten a ticket (for that ) yet. BUT, I know it's technically illegal. When traveling, I just carry the old amber lenses somewhere in the saddle bags, just in case. "I'm sorry, officer- I put them on for a show, and forgot to switch them back...." Maybe it will work, and maybe it won't. But an old Outlaw in southern Ohio told me that those same altered lenses would be an invitation to being stopped and ticketed at every turn. How you look, act and conduct yourself will influence how the law is enforced. I also have some of those green LED valve stem caps that I picked up somewhere for $2.00/pair. I took one look at 'em after dark and took 'em off..... they signalled "Stop me please!"
John Scribner

I live in an area that has a lot of bikers and in the 3 or 4 years I've had my headlight modulator, I've only seen one other bike with a flashing headlight. Kind of makes me nervous when I see the cops. I'm always thinking they may pull me over for the modulator
I'm surprised more bikers don't use a headlight mod. Could be it's like wearing a pink helmet

I really don't see the use of a headlight mod myself, I'm thinking of using reflective tape.

Its legal in fla to ride with yellow or white LED accent lights "on". Green / red are what stop lights are made of telling you "go" or "no". Yellow and white are caution/alert colors that get ones attention (hopefully). Blue? Nobody uses blue but the LEO's. It all makes sense if you think about it.



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Well, there it is, pus. You said it yourself. It's like wearing a pink helmet!!!

Now, we know. Headlight mods are GAY!!!

River wrote:
I really don't see the use of a headlight mod myself, I'm thinking of using reflective tape.

Reflective tape and a headlight modulator are not even close to being the same. Reflective tape won't help anyone see you in the day time and a modulator is auto turn off at night when reflective tape might help. IMO a modulator was the best mod I done on my bike for safety. When you are approaching an intersection you can tell that the cars see you by there actions. It might even piss off some cagers but screw them. It pisses me off when they pull out in front of me.

Yup...sometimes I wonder if my flashing tail light aggravates the cage behind me but figure better them to be aggravated .....atleast you know they see you.



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Questcap wrote:
Well, there it is, pus. You said it yourself. It's like wearing a pink helmet!!!

Now, we know. Headlight mods are GAY!!!
laugh all you want but no one waves at me anymore

Firedog wrote:
colored lights are legal in some states depending on the exact wording of the state statutes.
Accent lighting is legal in Texas but cannot be flashing or red/blue directed from the front.
Can't speak for other states, but always a good idea to carry a copy of the law.
http://www.de-luxcycle.com/laws_on_lighting.htm

Gads, that is a horribly colored website. Good info. Horrible horrible colors.