316.222 Stop lamps and turn signals.-(1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall be equipped with two or more stop lamps meeting the requirements of s. 316.234(1). Motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and pole trailers manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1972, shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp. On a combination of vehicles, only the stop lamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified in s. 316.234(1).
(2) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps meeting the requirements of s. 316.234(2).
(3) Passenger cars and trucks less than 80 inches in width, manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1972, need not be equipped with electric turn signal lamps.
(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

316.234 Signal lamps and signal devices.-(1) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under this chapter, shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake, and which may but need not be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. An object, material, or covering that alters the stop lamp's visibility from 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a stop lamp.
(2) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under s. 316.222(2), shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light. Turn signal lamps on vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp's visibility from a distance of 500 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than 80 inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp's visibility from a distance of 300 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318

History.-s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 184, ch. 99-248; s. 12, ch. 2000-313.

 

edit...beat me to it.....
In a state with just over 1 mil concealed carry holders I find it odd he was "scared" Criminals don't advertise they have firearms....
316.221 as stated But the 2012 statutes actually give 1000FT...
(1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least two taillamps mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required in s. 316.217, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear, except that passenger cars and pickup trucks manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1972, which were originally equipped with only one taillamp shall have at least one taillamp. On a combination of vehicles, only the taillamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. On vehicles equipped with more than one taillamp, the lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. An object, material, or covering that alters the taillamp's visibility from 1,000 feet may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a taillamp.

 

Correct-- Sorry I hit the button I have and pulled direct to 2011 had to update my link to 2012 statutes. my bad. LOL

 

30/528 mi = 0.05682 mi so if i set my car evic to go .056 miles park then walk to the starting point and see if i can see the running lights and brakes i bet i can in Red

 

Myself...........I would "Yes Sir" until my tongue was licking their boots, there is NO winning on the spot, accept what ever is stated, if a UTT is issued then is the time to access and determine options. Signing is not an admission of guilt but acknowledging receipt and that you will exercise one of your 3 options for the UTT.

Just my .02 from both sides of the fence.

The 20 year badge side,
the other side my limo tint and smoked tail lights side.

HONESTLY if push comes to shove it is against statute to modify your vehicle in any manner from what came stock on it, including exhaust systems, BUT 99% of the time catching a fly with suger is much much easier than a drop of vinegar.

 

see his says 1000 ft i always went with the 300 1000 ft is kinda far now

 

What statute is it that prevents any changes to the vehicle other than stock?

 

Chapter 316 breaks down everything.

there isn't one specific statute, but most modifications can be aligned into the statute as seen fit. Headlamps, tail lamps, exhaust, etc. It really comes down to the "P.O.P." Charge, P*ssing off the Police statute, and you can sit there quite a while until they find something they really want to take the time to write.

Just one of the little trinkets in the statutes overall:

It is a felony in the state of Florida to take a milk crate............. cases have been prosecuted and won, not seeing the act of taking, but based upon the posession alone, same as no longer a specific statute of "Dealing in Stolen Property" your just charged with the initial theft no matter where you are down the food chain.

OK how many of us have 'acquired' one from behind Publix or Winn Dixie, but YES it is a felony.

DO NOT LOOK IN MY TRUNK AT THE NEXT CAR SHOW!!!! I KNOW YOU PUT IT THERE JUST TO BLAME ME!!! I KNOW HOW IT IS...... LOL LOL LOL :gossip:

 

no lights on
guess ima need some brighter bulbs

 

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You're wondering why the cop gave you a Tint ticket? You must be blind lol.

Even if you had one coat of Tint on the lights if you pics off the officer they're going to still write it up.

Brighter bulbs won't work. I went with 3457 bulbs which are 20-25% brighter than 3157 but burn out faster. Led lights will look dimmer than regular bulbs.

 

we took some burger king trays they told us the same thing^

 

Im rolling with that Taco Bell tray LOL

 

My tail lights still have a lot more red then I want, and I will be going darker with them here soon, but these LEDs in the new chargers are bright as hell anyway, Im not too worried!

 

The issue I have with the law. It says when lighted.....So that means when they are on in my interpretation. Unless he measured 1000ft while they were on how does he know? And it's doesn't give any sort of light output measurement. Again I interpret that as if they can be seen at 1000ft they are legal. Now It does say An object, material, or covering that alters the taillamp’s visibility from 1,000 feet may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a tail lamp....My interpretation of that is a tint film, or cover. However I have replacement tail lamps that are smoked plastic. they are built like that not a covering.

 

Maybe there is more on the book, but based on what's here, I'd just take it to court man. Find some way to confirm 1000 feet and take some pictures. It's really a safety issue. I think so long as you can prove to a judge that it's not creating a hazard, you might be okay.

 

yea it was the middle of the day so all that came on was my brake lights at the next intersection but by then he was already on me about to hit the lights i know they are black but i even said oh i thought if it shined red it was still good he said no covers gotta come off i said its painted

 

i was at the gas station and cop was pulling out at the same time he got behind me and followed me to the next light and pulled me over said because of my tail lights now ive had them tinted for about 2 years no problems been pulled over multiple tines since i tinted them even got a window tint ticket and they never mentioned the tail lights i thought the law was the light has to be visibly red from 300 Ft but now when i search i see
Two red taillights mounted on the rear, visible from 1,000 feet.
LAWS FOR Florida (orange county)

he was scared i had a gun in the car because i have ear muffs hanging in the rear coat hanger clip for the music

mike - a 1000' feet is a long way. damn near a 1/4 mile (1320'). as has already been stated, any mods to the taill lights can get your pulled and ticketed. its then up to you to fight in court.

btw - periods.................. the use of them makes posts much easier to read and understand.........:wink:

 

Although very common, it is clearly stated, An object, material, or covering that alters the stop lamp's visibility from 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a stop lamp. It is ticketable.

 

alters it to not work at 300+ feet.
if its still visible i see no problem, No big deal for me i know most cops dont like tinted tails but never hadda problem for the last 2-3 years

 

I live in SoDak and have never had an issue with either tinted windows or tail lamps, and I'm 43. But i did get a fix it ticket while driving through Wisconsin. Just depends where your at on how strict they are.

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I was just reading through the statutes myself, so I have a decent understanding of them on a personal level. There seems to be some confusion in this thread as to the 300ft vs 1000ft. 300 ft is for stop lamps (brake lights), visible during the daytime in sunlight. 1000 ft is for tail lamps (running lights), during the times which they are required to be illuminated. (ie: Night time).

Also, I'm not lawyer, but if I was going to address this in court, I'd take this approach. The statute states: An object, material, or covering that alters the stop lamp's visibility from 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a stop lamp. If we change the wording of "alters visibility" to its definitions, we are stating that something cannot be affixed that "changes the ability to be seen" at 300 feet. If your smoked tails are still visible at 300 feet, then in my mind I don't see how they aren't in compliance with the statute, but that's just me.

 

I would be very surprised if there aren't already rulings defining that. but... if I was prosecuting the case it would go something like this:

Granted you may be able to see both at 300 feet.
1) Turn stock on/off
2) Turn tinted on/off
Do you see a *difference*?
If yes then they have been *altered*.

 

exactly what i was tryna say

 

Sometimes you get tired of fighting....

 

i remember seeing these but that paint combo will look funny on anything other than black

 

Good Lord speed no wonder y u got tickets lol

 

Another reason why I don't drive after sundown.................. LOL

Bob

 

mine was at 4 oclock in the daylight which is harder to see than night time

 

well i got pulled over when i started this thread now i guess i confirmed it last night got pulled over again for the tint on the tails and windows which ive had for 5 years

 

I go by the 300 feet in daylight. If you can see the lights at that distance or further, challenge it. Take a photo of lights off and then on in full daylight, bring it with you. By the way, I've never wrote a ticket for tinted tail lights, but painted tail lights that cause a wreck, that's a different story.

 

Not sure how your driving record is but get a court date & then plead no contest. If your record is good the judge will usually dismiss it. Bring pics as stated.