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Does anyone know if the BackOff light that from Geno's garage is legal to install in the dodge 3rd tailight?

Do the laws differ from state to state?

I bought one 6 months ago, but was afraid to install it on my dodge so I gave it to my son-in-law for his motorcycle.

If it is legal, I would like to install one.
Has any one installed it on their truck?
Thanks, wakely.

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97 2500,4X4,auto,3. 54,Jacobs RamBrake,BD torque lock,Horton fan

 

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I have had the BACK-OFF light installed for about 2 years. The thought of it being legal never crossed my mind. I have never been stopped for it. In fact a Cop wanted to know where I had got it . He wants one for his motorcycle. I`ll bet Its legal in every state. Its an added safety measure... Bill

 

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I finally called the Montana hiway patrol and there responce:
No flashing or pulsing lights are allowed on a vehicle except for emergency or turning.
Guess that answers my question.
Thanks Bill for your reply, is yours mounted on a bike or truck?


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97 2500,4X4,auto,3. 54,Jacobs RamBrake,BD torque lock,Horton fan

 

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Oklahoma has pretty much the same rule as Montana: "No flashing or pulsing lights are allowed on a vehicle except for emergency or turning. " (and no red lights visible to the front) But as cop, I would find myself hard pressed to stop someone for such an infraction as use of the BackOFF light. I'm only interested in serious compromises to SAFETY, like blowin' a red light at a busy intersection. (Don't tell anyone, but I'd never really consider 95MPH by a sober driver on a deserted limited access highway all that unsafe (who among us hasn't done that?) If I stopped ya', it would just to be sure you're ok. Ya' MIGHT get a warning, but unless there's something seriously wrong, it would cost you ONLY your time. ) But then, not all cops look at things quite the way I do.

As for the BackOFF light, I personally think it's a good idea. The eye catches things that CHANGE, and the blinking light would do that. And I don't think anyone would mistake the ol' Ram as an emergency vehicle...

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2000 2500 QC 4X4 Sport, black 3. 54 auto, every option but Cab Lights - and ALL the stencils are coming off... Black steel brush/grille guard, black steel bed rails, black Westin nerfs. And more to come...

 

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Never thought about it when I put a 2 terminal flasher on the HCMBL the other day. Cheaper than the Back-Off (1. 50+$) and so it only single flashes. Lots of the 2 wheelers on the road have the flashing brake lite so... ... .
Will let those know ifn I gets stopped.

\\BF//

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y2k 2500QC/SWB/5sp/3. 54LSD/SLT/Driftwood/Ultimate bed spray/camper @ tow pkgs/fogs(drl's)/truck trunk/AmsOil air/dust guards/flasher hmbl/hr mtr/storage/tinting/CB/fuzzbustr/brake ctrl/etc.