Has anyone been pulled over for painted front reflectors

pezeveng35 · 11-07-2015, 10:37 PM

Just wondering if anyone has actually been pulled over for having painted front reflectors. I ordered them from iND, not really worried about it, at the same time don't really want another reason to get pulled over.

SlammedR8 · 11-08-2015, 08:36 AM

I have never heard of this happening, its such a small thing that I would give props to a cop if he even noticed. Unless he is modder and notices these things because he does them himself, but in that case chances are he doesn't care one bit.

I wouldn't even worry about this the least bit.

On my E93 M3, I actually had the reflectors holes filled in and painted the entire bumper (basically a Euro bumper without having to buy a euro bumper) and never had a problem with it, not even when selling it to the dealer.

r33_RGSport · 11-08-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pezeveng35

Just wondering if anyone has actually been pulled over for having painted front reflectors. I ordered them from iND, not really worried about it, at the same time don't really want another reason to get pulled over.

None of my customer nor I been pulled over for a painted reflector.
I never seen some car with missing side mirror or taillamp or headlamp being pulled over.

Taran.J · 11-08-2015, 10:56 AM

If so kudos to the cop. Never heard of anyone getting done for that.

But in a collision it might be a factor if extensively taken to court for things...

r33_RGSport · 11-08-2015, 01:05 PM

@Taran.J I don't think it matter. A reflector that small compare the size if the car, if you can't see it, that's mean something wrong with your eyes.
Like what just happened to me this morning driving my Odyssey to pick up the in-law, some dude with a bike decided to squeeze in between a bus and my van. Scratch the whole side of my minivan without feeling guilty.
Good thing it was bumper to bumper traffic and narrow lane, so he couldn't bail out.
I caught up with him and blocked him in the middle of traffic. I told him to at least apologize instead of damaging others property and just act like nothing happened.
Lucky for him that I have to be somewhere and it was a big traffic jam, otherwise I will have him pay for the damage.

Taran.J · 11-08-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@Taran.J I don't think it matter. A reflector that small compare the size if the car, if you can't see it, that's mean something wrong with your eyes.
Like what just happened to me this morning driving my Odyssey to pick up the in-law, some dude with a bike decided to squeeze in between a bus and my van. Scratch the whole side of my minivan without feeling guilty.
Good thing it was bumper to bumper traffic and narrow lane, so he couldn't bail out.
I caught up with him and blocked him in the middle of traffic. I told him to at least apologize instead of damaging others property and just act like nothing happened.
Lucky for him that I have to be somewhere and it was a big traffic jam, otherwise I will have him pay for the damage.

Extensively <<<

I get what your saying but with the amount of BS we have go through our court system I can put money on somebody who's been called out at one point hahaha

Zeroblade · 11-08-2015, 04:48 PM

Ditto on never hearing someone getting pulled over for that reason.

I do remember watching some old episode of COPS about side reflectors being "too low" out in CA?. Driver stanced his car and the cops came out with a tape measure to check the distance off the ground. I can't remember what they did next. The cops was just stopping a group of tuners (ricers?) for whatever reason.

Really I think installing headlights that pretty much blind everyone should be pulled over. A reflector? Gimme a break.

RR-NYC · 11-08-2015, 07:12 PM

Never would happen. If cops started enforcing DOT requirements, they would spend the next few year inspecting all those coffee can exhaust Japanese cars. Nitpicking over painted reflectors wouldn't even make the list

aw305 · 11-08-2015, 08:49 PM

I'm pretty sure that you won't be pulled over just for that. But, if you are pulled over and you give lip I'm pretty sure they will look for every little thing to tag you on

MysticBlue · 11-08-2015, 10:41 PM

No way. That is definitely not something to worry about.

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pezeveng35 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 35i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Has anyone been pulled over for painted front reflectors Just wondering if anyone has actually been pulled over for having painted front reflectors. I ordered them from iND, not really worried about it, at the same time don't really want another reason to get pulled over.
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SlammedR8 Major General 523 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I have never heard of this happening, its such a small thing that I would give props to a cop if he even noticed. Unless he is modder and notices these things because he does them himself, but in that case chances are he doesn't care one bit. I wouldn't even worry about this the least bit. On my E93 M3, I actually had the reflectors holes filled in and painted the entire bumper (basically a Euro bumper without having to buy a euro bumper) and never had a problem with it, not even when selling it to the dealer. __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	If so kudos to the cop. Never heard of anyone getting done for that. But in a collision it might be a factor if extensively taken to court for things... __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,716 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	@Taran.J I don't think it matter. A reflector that small compare the size if the car, if you can't see it, that's mean something wrong with your eyes. Like what just happened to me this morning driving my Odyssey to pick up the in-law, some dude with a bike decided to squeeze in between a bus and my van. Scratch the whole side of my minivan without feeling guilty. Good thing it was bumper to bumper traffic and narrow lane, so he couldn't bail out. I caught up with him and blocked him in the middle of traffic. I told him to at least apologize instead of damaging others property and just act like nothing happened. Lucky for him that I have to be somewhere and it was a big traffic jam, otherwise I will have him pay for the damage. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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Zeroblade Explodes on impact 209 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2006 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	Ditto on never hearing someone getting pulled over for that reason. I do remember watching some old episode of COPS about side reflectors being "too low" out in CA?. Driver stanced his car and the cops came out with a tape measure to check the distance off the ground. I can't remember what they did next. The cops was just stopping a group of tuners (ricers?) for whatever reason. Really I think installing headlights that pretty much blind everyone should be pulled over. A reflector? Gimme a break. __________________ Yea... yea I got an M(azda)3.... <.< work in progress
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RR-NYC Captain 154 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC / Miami Beach iTrader: (0)	Never would happen. If cops started enforcing DOT requirements, they would spend the next few year inspecting all those coffee can exhaust Japanese cars. Nitpicking over painted reflectors wouldn't even make the list
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aw305 Captain 1442 Rep 727 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC Alpine White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (-1)	I'm pretty sure that you won't be pulled over just for that. But, if you are pulled over and you give lip I'm pretty sure they will look for every little thing to tag you on
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	No way. That is definitely not something to worry about. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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