Does anybody know what colour side markers legally have to b

clarkey1984 · Mar 5th, 2018, 23:29

Hi all, finally got round to ordering some clear lenses for my side markers as the final stage of my de orange-ing process, and although I know they are orange as standard, I just wondered if they had to be, because to me having clear/white bulbs the front and red at the back makes sense to me in terms of logic, but I'm wondering if that's ok in a legal sense, anyone know?

Thanks in advance

ITSv40 · Mar 6th, 2018, 19:50

Amber. The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 states that optional side marker lights - which Volvo lights are - have to be the same colour as lights that are obligatory - HGV marker lights - which are amber. It is quite clearly stated in the regulations which is quite unusual.

morrismen · Mar 6th, 2018, 21:07

Legally speaking they need to be the same amber colour:

(2) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing any light to the rear, other than a red light, except–

(a) amber light from a direction indicator or side marker lamp;

magnuz · Mar 6th, 2018, 23:36

I think this covers it..http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1...chedule/9/made
sort of ?

clarkey1984 · Mar 7th, 2018, 07:47

Well that's easy then, cheers guys, now to see if they make such a thing as a capless 3w silvertec bulb.

druid · Mar 7th, 2018, 10:55

Amber - NO
clear 3 mots now

GreenBrick · Mar 8th, 2018, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by druid

Amber - NO
clear 3 mots now

Doesn't mean it's right though, look how many badly arranged number plates pass MOTs.

magnuz · Mar 8th, 2018, 12:41

If you want clear lens's, but can't get amber bulbs you could always colour them with this stuff ...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Granville....c100677.m4598

ItzClassic · Mar 8th, 2018, 13:32

U can get W5w orange bulbs if not get a led with a 360 light angle and it does the job perfect 👌

Here is my foglights sidelights that are orange, also got led ones but rather the halogen ones.

clarkey1984 · Mar 8th, 2018, 16:59

Thanks everyone, I went for these in the end, I've used them before and if I remember right they maintain the right light pattern seeing how conventionally shaped they are compared to a filament bulb, I know they're not the brightest in comparison to cob Cree or even smd led units but all of those have a visible yellow section being the diodes themselves, plus as they're replacing 3w ones anyway they don't need to be silly brightness.

Mar 5th, 2018, 23:29	#1
clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	Does anybody know what colour side markers legally have to b Hi all, finally got round to ordering some clear lenses for my side markers as the final stage of my de orange-ing process, and although I know they are orange as standard, I just wondered if they had to be, because to me having clear/white bulbs the front and red at the back makes sense to me in terms of logic, but I'm wondering if that's ok in a legal sense, anyone know? Thanks in advance __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back!

Mar 6th, 2018, 19:50	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Amber. The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 states that optional side marker lights - which Volvo lights are - have to be the same colour as lights that are obligatory - HGV marker lights - which are amber. It is quite clearly stated in the regulations which is quite unusual. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Mar 6th, 2018, 21:07	#3
morrismen Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Legally speaking they need to be the same amber colour: (2) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing any light to the rear, other than a red light, except– (a) amber light from a direction indicator or side marker lamp; __________________ Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol SE 2003

Mar 7th, 2018, 07:47	#5
clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	Well that's easy then, cheers guys, now to see if they make such a thing as a capless 3w silvertec bulb. __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back!

Mar 7th, 2018, 10:55	#6
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Amber - NO clear 3 mots now __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Mar 6th, 2018, 23:36	#4
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	I think this covers it..http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1...chedule/9/made sort of ?

Mar 8th, 2018, 12:41	#8
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	If you want clear lens's, but can't get amber bulbs you could always colour them with this stuff ...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Granville....c100677.m4598

Mar 8th, 2018, 13:32	#9
ItzClassic Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2021 21:21 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NONE	U can get W5w orange bulbs if not get a led with a 360 light angle and it does the job perfect 👌 Here is my foglights sidelights that are orange, also got led ones but rather the halogen ones.

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