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Connorscamaro · 04-09-2014, 12:45 PM

hey all. I've read the Ontario highway traffic act and it doesn't say anything about rear lamps tinting. it only says headlights can not be covered or coloured.

does anyone know if it's illegal to put black smoked out tints on my camaro?

musslcar · 04-09-2014, 12:53 PM

That is a good question I hope we get an answer. I would also like to darken my tail lights

Installer.613 · 04-09-2014, 06:50 PM

I had a body shop spray tint the the side markers and taillights on my Camaro and on my Silverado I have the GTS taillight covers. I have not had any problems as of yet. They both have been done for about three years

Oaktotem · 04-10-2014, 12:43 PM

Most provinces don't have trouble with the sides and rear lights.

Been running these for a while in the prairies with no problems.

TomF1 · 04-10-2014, 02:33 PM

I don't understand dark lights. Isn't that an oxy-moron?

I have been cut off, and almost hit people who dark out their lights.

I don't understand why you would want to hide the fact that you're turning or stopping.

Connorscamaro · 04-10-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TomF1

I don't understand dark lights. Isn't that an oxy-moron?

I have been cut off, and almost hit people who dark out their lights.

I don't understand why you would want to hide the fact that you're turning or stopping.

well I don't cut people off and I'm not aggressive, I'm just very proud of my car and I want to customize more than just stock

RWD ONLY · 04-10-2014, 10:12 PM

I know it's illegal in Alberta but not sure about Ontario. I did it on all my previous vehicles but a buddy of mine got hit from behind (not his fault) and since his tail lights were tinted the people that hit him, blamed they couldn't see the tail lights and the insurance said it was a 50/50 fault because of the tinted light. For that reason I have stopped and decided it isn't worth it, plus all the annoying cops pulling me over for it and window tint

Green Machine · 04-10-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomF1

I don't understand dark lights. Isn't that an oxy-moron?

I have been cut off, and almost hit people who dark out their lights.

I don't understand why you would want to hide the fact that you're turning or stopping.

Why do you think I got brighter bulbs for my rear lights?

Sent from somewhere on the road.

MR.Sarge · 04-11-2014, 07:41 AM

Light requirement
(4) Any lamp required under subsection (1), (2) or (3) shall, when lighted, be clearly visible at a distance of at least 150 metres from the front or rear, as the case may be. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (4).

Connorscamaro · 04-21-2014, 07:21 PM

I thought that was only listed until tail lights. hmmmm there's no real proof in my opinion

Urieal · 04-22-2014, 10:28 AM

Want an official answer?
- Its at the officers discretion.

What this means is your 'tinted' tail light, now provides virtually ANY policy officer in Ontario reasonable grounds to pull you over.

This happens a lot, especially here in the Brampton area, the rice rockets will have super low cars, and thus the police now have reasonable grounds to pull the vehicle over as the wheels 'may rub' the fender thus PROVIDING reasonable grounds.

On the topic of your tail lights or any light tinting for that matter its at the officers discretion to determine whether it is illegal or not.

he could ' in theory ' pull you over and have you report to the MTO to have your vehicle evaluated as far as do the tints impede the necessary lumen's to make a tail light effective.

When you modify your car and push it towards the 'illegal' or 'questionable' side of things then chances are what you're doing is wrong and it is only a matter of time

But to summarize, lets use my car...

1.) no front license plate
- illegal

2.) Cuts outs, gutted cats
- illegal

3.) 10% tint all around
- illegal

4.) Emissions Friendly? no
- illegal

--- How many times have I been ticketed?
None

--- Am I lucky?
Yes

You want my 0.02?
Do what you want, we only live once.
Just be responsible about how you drive and where you drive and chances are you'll be left alone....

The Bottom Line here folks is if you choose to modify your car in a manor that makes you ask a forum or others 'if it is legal' chances are it's not.

Again that said,
It's my car, It's my life, and I'll do what I damn well please until someone tells me otherwise.

BLACK67 · 04-22-2014, 07:16 PM

Joe is back!

Urieal · 04-22-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK67

Joe is back!

Howdy!

redbaron · 05-02-2014, 06:55 PM

The law is Red lamp for the rear, Amber for the front. Regardless of part of Canada you live. If you got them smoked or darken and haven't had issue yet. it's not because it's legal, you just have not been caught yet.

04-09-2014, 12:45 PM	#1
Connorscamaro Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro/1994 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 49 View My Garage	tinted lights hey all. I've read the Ontario highway traffic act and it doesn't say anything about rear lamps tinting. it only says headlights can not be covered or coloured. does anyone know if it's illegal to put black smoked out tints on my camaro? __________________

04-11-2014, 07:41 AM	#9
MR.Sarge Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 511 View My Garage	Light requirement (4) Any lamp required under subsection (1), (2) or (3) shall, when lighted, be clearly visible at a distance of at least 150 metres from the front or rear, as the case may be. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (4). __________________

04-21-2014, 07:21 PM	#10
Connorscamaro Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro/1994 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 49 View My Garage	I thought that was only listed until tail lights. hmmmm there's no real proof in my opinion __________________

04-22-2014, 10:28 AM	#11
Urieal Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brampton Posts: 26	Want an official answer? - Its at the officers discretion. What this means is your 'tinted' tail light, now provides virtually ANY policy officer in Ontario reasonable grounds to pull you over. This happens a lot, especially here in the Brampton area, the rice rockets will have super low cars, and thus the police now have reasonable grounds to pull the vehicle over as the wheels 'may rub' the fender thus PROVIDING reasonable grounds. On the topic of your tail lights or any light tinting for that matter its at the officers discretion to determine whether it is illegal or not. he could ' in theory ' pull you over and have you report to the MTO to have your vehicle evaluated as far as do the tints impede the necessary lumen's to make a tail light effective. When you modify your car and push it towards the 'illegal' or 'questionable' side of things then chances are what you're doing is wrong and it is only a matter of time But to summarize, lets use my car... 1.) no front license plate - illegal 2.) Cuts outs, gutted cats - illegal 3.) 10% tint all around - illegal 4.) Emissions Friendly? no - illegal --- How many times have I been ticketed? None --- Am I lucky? Yes You want my 0.02? Do what you want, we only live once. Just be responsible about how you drive and where you drive and chances are you'll be left alone.... The Bottom Line here folks is if you choose to modify your car in a manor that makes you ask a forum or others 'if it is legal' chances are it's not. Again that said, It's my car, It's my life, and I'll do what I damn well please until someone tells me otherwise. Attached Images

04-22-2014, 07:16 PM	#12
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	Joe is back! __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

04-09-2014, 12:53 PM	#2
musslcar MUSSLCAR Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newmarket Ontario Posts: 23 View My Garage	That is a good question I hope we get an answer. I would also like to darken my tail lights

04-09-2014, 06:50 PM	#3
Installer.613 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS , 1967 camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 84	I had a body shop spray tint the the side markers and taillights on my Camaro and on my Silverado I have the GTS taillight covers. I have not had any problems as of yet. They both have been done for about three years

04-10-2014, 12:43 PM	#4
Oaktotem Drives: 2018 Summit White 1SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Posts: 98	Most provinces don't have trouble with the sides and rear lights. Been running these for a while in the prairies with no problems.

04-10-2014, 02:33 PM	#5
TomF1 Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 238	I don't understand dark lights. Isn't that an oxy-moron? I have been cut off, and almost hit people who dark out their lights. I don't understand why you would want to hide the fact that you're turning or stopping.

04-10-2014, 10:12 PM	#7
RWD ONLY Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Calgary Posts: 83	I know it's illegal in Alberta but not sure about Ontario. I did it on all my previous vehicles but a buddy of mine got hit from behind (not his fault) and since his tail lights were tinted the people that hit him, blamed they couldn't see the tail lights and the insurance said it was a 50/50 fault because of the tinted light. For that reason I have stopped and decided it isn't worth it, plus all the annoying cops pulling me over for it and window tint

05-02-2014, 06:55 PM	#14
redbaron Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Red Deer AB Posts: 100 View My Garage	The law is Red lamp for the rear, Amber for the front. Regardless of part of Canada you live. If you got them smoked or darken and haven't had issue yet. it's not because it's legal, you just have not been caught yet.