Warning:: Replica Tails in Canada - Toyota Yaris Forums

xCookiE · 09-04-2007, 02:09 AM

so i guess it was my unlucky day.
i got pulled over by the police for my black replica tail lights. yikes!

i don't want to stop anyone from buying these beautiful lights, but..
just a warning that they are apparently not SAE approved for canada.
guess i should have known/misread the warning myself..

if you were unlucky like me, the police will ding you for it.
i received 2 tickets this afternoon, on a nice sunny long weekend.

one ticket was a fine for not have "red" reflectors on the lights
and one ticket for an appearance for court, because.. they dont have a fine put out for having non-SAE approved lights installed.

-sigh- for the time being, i guess its back to the stocks.
any suggestions to how to have them approved?

SmallCarGuy · 09-04-2007, 02:45 AM

They won't be approved... unfortunately in Canada and the USA, we get that crazy stuff... and crazy cops for even being that picky...

They have to be approved at the manufacturer level I believe and stamped there...

In the USA, from the manufacturer, they have to be tested for reflectors facing to the rear and toward the side and the reflectivity and size of them as well... they also have to be tested so the lights are visible from a specific distance... and then they are stamped for DOT compliance... (Most Ebay lights are not DOT/SAE approved)

I get this one all the time, as every one of my cars either has the front, side, or rear reflectors removed or tinted, as they are just plain ugly in my opinion.

Luckily the cops have never been too crazy on me about it, as on my show car if they'd have good eyes, I'd have been in a whole lot of trouble. Just the risk of modding I guess.

Here's a good resource for USA guys, and it's probably similiar, or tougher in Canada to be compliant...

http://fmvss108.tripod.com/taillamps.htm

nqd · 09-04-2007, 08:25 AM

if you put sum stick on reflectors on your bumper doesn't that equal out?

jetaimejsc · 09-04-2007, 08:54 AM

WOW, 2 tickets in one day, that sucks, hope everything goes well and you dont pay too much

landrym28 · 09-04-2007, 09:13 AM

I'm kind of stupid...so...what do you mean by black replica tail lights? Any pictures of them around? Just so I know if I ever change mine, I'll know what to avoid.

Black Yaris · 09-04-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nqd

if you put sum stick on reflectors on your bumper doesn't that equal out?

That will usually get you by here in the US

xCookiE · 09-04-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetaimejsc

WOW, 2 tickets in one day, that sucks, hope everything goes well and you dont pay too much

actually.. i got 3..

last one for my tint

xCookiE · 09-04-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landrym28

I'm kind of stupid...so...what do you mean by black replica tail lights? Any pictures of them around? Just so I know if I ever change mine, I'll know what to avoid.

i brought these ones..

uncleyaris · 09-04-2007, 01:04 PM

maybe you could get some 3M reflective and attach down the small strips down the side like the OEM? BTY I got pulled over too but when I popped the hatch and showed him they were a toyota part, he was cool with it. I have the JDM tails. Good luck.

Shijima · 09-04-2007, 01:59 PM

I think I saw you the other day, do you have black/bronze wheels, blacked out toyota badge and tint?

If it was you, you were on 16th just across from the university pulling into a little stripmall.

GabL · 09-04-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleyaris

maybe you could get some 3M reflective and attach down the small strips down the side like the OEM? BTY I got pulled over too but when I popped the hatch and showed him they were a toyota part, he was cool with it. I have the JDM tails. Good luck.

Uncle, you got pull over because of the taillight? Can you explain a bit so I am prepared for it? Thank you.

uncleyaris · 09-04-2007, 07:36 PM

Hey GabL, off topic, check the GTA Sept meet thread. YA I got pulled over by a York Region cop, said that the tails we're illegal. I played stupid, said they came with the car, showed him they were toyota part and he said they must be Ok because of it, hahaha, thank God they were a Toyota part!!!

xCookiE · 09-04-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shijima

I think I saw you the other day, do you have black/bronze wheels, blacked out toyota badge and tint?

If it was you, you were on 16th just across from the university pulling into a little stripmall.

that sounds like me..

maybe across from SAIT?

Shijima · 09-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Ah, ya Thats right sait, not the university.

Lol, I was trying to follow you, so I could get a better look at your tail lights.

My girlfriend thinks im crazy.

xCookiE · 09-06-2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shijima

Ah, ya Thats right sait, not the university.

Lol, I was trying to follow you, so I could get a better look at your tail lights.

My girlfriend thinks im crazy.

lol. i think there be a calgary yaris meet.
seems like we are all silent owners, but yes, one before the summer ends would be nice.

Hyde · 09-07-2007, 08:47 PM

you deserve a ticket for having ricey taillight

Shijima · 09-07-2007, 09:22 PM

Different strokes for different folks.

*kimona* · 09-07-2007, 09:31 PM

Well... it just makes safety sense that you have some kind of rear relectors. Without it, you become a serious hazard on the road! Duhhh...

09-04-2007, 02:09 AM	#1
xCookiE Drives: RED 06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 36	Warning:: Replica Tails in Canada so i guess it was my unlucky day. i got pulled over by the police for my black replica tail lights. yikes! i don't want to stop anyone from buying these beautiful lights, but.. just a warning that they are apparently not SAE approved for canada. guess i should have known/misread the warning myself.. if you were unlucky like me, the police will ding you for it. i received 2 tickets this afternoon, on a nice sunny long weekend. one ticket was a fine for not have "red" reflectors on the lights and one ticket for an appearance for court, because.. they dont have a fine put out for having non-SAE approved lights installed. -sigh- for the time being, i guess its back to the stocks. any suggestions to how to have them approved?

09-04-2007, 02:45 AM	#2
SmallCarGuy Desperauto's Son... View User's Garage Drives: '75 Mini, '08 xB2 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 45	They won't be approved... unfortunately in Canada and the USA, we get that crazy stuff... and crazy cops for even being that picky... They have to be approved at the manufacturer level I believe and stamped there... In the USA, from the manufacturer, they have to be tested for reflectors facing to the rear and toward the side and the reflectivity and size of them as well... they also have to be tested so the lights are visible from a specific distance... and then they are stamped for DOT compliance... (Most Ebay lights are not DOT/SAE approved) I get this one all the time, as every one of my cars either has the front, side, or rear reflectors removed or tinted, as they are just plain ugly in my opinion. Luckily the cops have never been too crazy on me about it, as on my show car if they'd have good eyes, I'd have been in a whole lot of trouble. Just the risk of modding I guess. Here's a good resource for USA guys, and it's probably similiar, or tougher in Canada to be compliant... http://fmvss108.tripod.com/taillamps.htm __________________ Scion/Toyota Junky... Retired Mod Freak, Current Paleo-Mini Enthusiast! I am the artist formerly known as WeDriveScions...

09-04-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	if you put sum stick on reflectors on your bumper doesn't that equal out? __________________ v

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jetaimejsc Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bville, TN Posts: 212	WOW, 2 tickets in one day, that sucks, hope everything goes well and you dont pay too much

09-04-2007, 09:13 AM	#5
landrym28 3,300+ at one point.. >:( View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Hatchback RS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saint John, NB, Canada Posts: 542	I'm kind of stupid...so...what do you mean by black replica tail lights? Any pictures of them around? Just so I know if I ever change mine, I'll know what to avoid.

09-04-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	maybe you could get some 3M reflective and attach down the small strips down the side like the OEM? BTY I got pulled over too but when I popped the hatch and showed him they were a toyota part, he was cool with it. I have the JDM tails. Good luck.

09-04-2007, 01:59 PM	#10
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	I think I saw you the other day, do you have black/bronze wheels, blacked out toyota badge and tint? If it was you, you were on 16th just across from the university pulling into a little stripmall.

09-04-2007, 07:36 PM	#12
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	Hey GabL, off topic, check the GTA Sept meet thread. YA I got pulled over by a York Region cop, said that the tails we're illegal. I played stupid, said they came with the car, showed him they were toyota part and he said they must be Ok because of it, hahaha, thank God they were a Toyota part!!!

09-05-2007, 07:53 PM	#14
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Ah, ya Thats right sait, not the university. Lol, I was trying to follow you, so I could get a better look at your tail lights. My girlfriend thinks im crazy.

09-07-2007, 08:47 PM	#16
Hyde Drives: M3,CayenneS,SL500,550i,GT3RS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	you deserve a ticket for having ricey taillight

09-07-2007, 09:22 PM	#17
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Different strokes for different folks.

09-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#18
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Well... it just makes safety sense that you have some kind of rear relectors. Without it, you become a serious hazard on the road! Duhhh...