Who was it that had the documentation from the pits (transport department) which indicated what circumstances having neons wouldn't incur a defect notice if your car was inspected by the police in WA?

If that document is still around can someone please scan & post a copy of it online somewhere?

Thanks! :!: :!:

has any one here put neons on thier magna ? underneth the car are they hard to put on a magna ?

Im sure you would be able to get them of transports website.

I have / had them but smashed one on a curb so none of them work... gay... Its a big job but nothing super hard.

as blake said go search ur states transport site.

but they r as old skool as GT stripes...yet still not as kool. Save ya $ and spend it else where

basically you can have any colour except red or blue, and you are not allowed to be able to see the tube.

apart from that they are legal in WA

I have green ones that I am intending to put back on after i get some skirts - but ATM currently the globes are visible and it looks not so crash hot - I love my neons - but hey - i prefer a clean install to something dodgy - I installed my own and my mates - and had no issues with the law or breakage - I had mine on for 12 months and 25K km/s with no smashed tubes - except for one that some one kicked.

I will post a pic when i get around to it - ATM though I don't have any on the PC!!

Manual

Have a search across the Mogwa forum. There's something there from the WA Gov site before they changed it. I went for a look recently but couldn't find anything.

Isn't green and any other colour that can be confused with traffic signals (e.g. red / green / amber) also illegal? Or have the rules changed recently in WA?

I realise that blue & red are an obvious bad choice because they conflict with emergency vehicles etc - talk about cop bait.

When I spoke to the cops bout it, they said anything but RED is fine, meaning blue is good too.

The tubes must not be visible, and it must be a constant light... no pulsing.

Thats the only rules against neons in WA.

hhhmm we need some updated info aye. everyones got diferent opinions. bummer.might take a trip down there in a few weeks, when imight get mine. findout

Trav

the last time i took my car to the pits it was to remove yellow stickers - so i try and avoid the place!!!

Manual

Hey guys, I have the paper about the neons from the pits in welshpool. The trouble is i can only find my b/w photocopy and not the original but if any1 still wants a copy i'll scan it in for them.

Yes please, scan and post.

Thanks

If you could that'd be fantastic!

Either post it as a link from which i/we can all download it from or if you could email it to me that'd be fantastic also - thanks.

how can i post it so it comes up here in this box?

just below where you write your message theres a option to add an attachment.
-click on it
-click browse and find the folder where the pic is in.
-click add attachment
submit..

:D :D :D

*bump* =)

...keep thread alive...

sorry it's taken a while my scanner is f****d but i'll try and get it up tonight.

Cheers dude!

any progress :?:

Cannot see the point of neons, sorry. 8)

It purely rice or wank factor :D

hahah yeh. looks good but :)

Trav

I think it just looks great... end of story.

It does it for some, not for others... usually, those who dont like em, are those who drive V8's and feel threatened by the turbocharged 4's from Japan.

Ever seen a "Built Ford Tough" with bright neons :roll:

there is a statesmen down teh drags the other night - blue neons everywhere - and they were all visible - kinda defeated the purpose of neons!!

Braez - if you give me the sheet i can scan it and upload it for you

Manual

I got blue neons under my car, but i do not have them on much cos i aint to sure on the rules.....

I also got the neons in the car as well and they look sweet man.... 8) 8)

With my7 under car neons i got one of my mates to install them and he done a GREAT job doing it, you can not even see the globes at all, but with my front one i got manual to help me install it, i looked under the car a week later and it was smashed....i ordered a new one and so far i took it back to another place cos it wwas not working.

hopefully i can pick it up on saturday and get it installed soon....... :D :D

Right here's the story my scanner is completely @#*!ed... So if the is a cruise on fri nite i'll bring the paper 4 someone to get a copy of or borrow to post it here.....

Ok heres the rules....Basically ALL colours are legal

only rules - NO flashing
- tube can not be visiable

2nd page

I hope this finally answers everyones questions...

Some red ones for me coming up in early Jan :D

Thanks Cypher / Braez!

I'll be keeping a copy of these in my car. =)

Your welcome :D

You would note that it says that if your lamps can be confused with emergency or brake lights it is defectable.

This rules out red. If the cop is an ass, it will also rule out blue.

When I rang the DPI, they also warned me that red is a serious no-no.

Fortunately mine are green - I know that green is a problem in other states because they have a rule stating that they must be a colour not likely to be confused with traffic signals but not so in WA by the looks. =)

Green and UV purple are the 2 best colours without a doubt anyway.

Unless your name is VRXTC and your car is "THA BOMB" to start with and the blue neons look ****ing amazing :roll:

I will be getting RED or UV :D

that's great guys. can anybody tell me where i can find info like this for states other than WA. can i find them on the net or do i have to go to the transport department??

that's great guys. can anybody tell me where i can find info like this for states other than WA. can i find them on the net or do i have to go to the transport department??

Jdub,
I believe that most other states follow the guidlines bellow, but you'd probably be best advised to check with the transport & licensing department in your state to be sure:

INTRODUCTION

This instruction relates to light sources built into or attached to vehicles which, are in addition to legal lighting requirements and which may not serve a predominant safety role.

Examples of this type of lighting include illuminated signs on delivery and promotional vehicles and fluorescent neon tubes on the underside of vehicles.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

While minor modifications such as the fitting of non-essential lighting do not generally require Departmental approval, fittings must be in accordance with guidelines in this or any other Transport Division instruction, the specifications given by the manufacturer of the fitting and vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Non-essential lights may be allowed on vehicles provided they:
• Only emit a low intensity diffused light
• Are not likely to be confused with traffic signal lights, warning lights or any other required lighting.
• Are securely attached.
• Are free of any sharp edges or projections
• Do not restrict the driver’s field of view.
• Do not flash or pulsate
• Do not include a light or reflector that:
• shows a bright green light, or
• shows a red light to the front; or
• shows a white light to the rear; or
• is shaped or located in such a way that reduces the effectiveness of a light or reflector that is required to be fitted to the vehicle.

In all instances the source of the lighting (bulb or neon tube) must not be visible under normal driving conditions.

UNDERCAR LIGHTING
In the case of undercar lighting fitted for cosmetic reasons:

• Only neon tubes specifically intended for use underneath vehicles are permitted.
• The neon tubes should be mounted as high into the chassis or floor pan as possible and away from any jacking or towing points of the vehicle.
• To guard against accidental breakage of the light source, adequate shielding must protect any neon tubes fitted.
• The tubes and associated components must also be located away from heat sources such as the exhaust and moving parts such as the tailshaft, wheels and suspension components.

Hey thanks akko, I'll double check with transport anyway b4 i did anything just to be on the safe side :)