Update on laws on groundeffects.
October-9th-2002 | 11:13 AM
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Update on laws on groundeffects.
I few days ago I posted the letter that somebody sent to some Deputy about neon lights, this was his/her reply:
Thank you for your recent e-mail to the Governor. The Governor has requested the California Highway Patrol respond directly to you regarding undercar decorative neon lighting.
As you may be aware, Vehicle Code (VC) Section 24003 prohibits all lamps and lighting devices except those specifically required or permitted by the VC. Section 25400 VC specifically permits defused, non-glaring lamps provided they comply with the requirements contained in that Section.
Based on information previously obtained by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it is my opinion that undercar decorative neon lighting devices may generally be permitted under Section 25400 VC provided the neon tubes themselves are not visible, do not flash or pulsate in any manner, and are not red in color.
However, as noted above, Section 25400 VC requires that such lamps meet certain requirements, including not to exceed a brightness of 0.05 candela per square inch. My technical staff is not aware of any commonly available method to determine the brightness of such lamps. This determination must be made using specialized equipment under controlled laboratory conditions.
Section 26104 VC requires that, prior to offering any regulated device for sale in this state, the device must be demonstrated by the manufacturer through laboratory testing to comply with established standards. You may wish to contact the manufacturer of your device to obtain a copy of the laboratory test report.
Further, while the CHP is pleased to offer this opinion, you must realize that it is only an opinion and not binding in any court of jurisdiction. The judge of the court with jurisdiction would make the final determination.
Consequently, while it is the policy of the CHP, in general, to permit undercar decorative neon lamps under Section 25400 VC, I must caution you that a court might find otherwise. I hope this information is helpful.
J. A. Farrow - Deputy Commissioner
I guess this only applies to California...
Thank you for your recent e-mail to the Governor. The Governor has requested the California Highway Patrol respond directly to you regarding undercar decorative neon lighting.
As you may be aware, Vehicle Code (VC) Section 24003 prohibits all lamps and lighting devices except those specifically required or permitted by the VC. Section 25400 VC specifically permits defused, non-glaring lamps provided they comply with the requirements contained in that Section.
Based on information previously obtained by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it is my opinion that undercar decorative neon lighting devices may generally be permitted under Section 25400 VC provided the neon tubes themselves are not visible, do not flash or pulsate in any manner, and are not red in color.
However, as noted above, Section 25400 VC requires that such lamps meet certain requirements, including not to exceed a brightness of 0.05 candela per square inch. My technical staff is not aware of any commonly available method to determine the brightness of such lamps. This determination must be made using specialized equipment under controlled laboratory conditions.
Section 26104 VC requires that, prior to offering any regulated device for sale in this state, the device must be demonstrated by the manufacturer through laboratory testing to comply with established standards. You may wish to contact the manufacturer of your device to obtain a copy of the laboratory test report.
Further, while the CHP is pleased to offer this opinion, you must realize that it is only an opinion and not binding in any court of jurisdiction. The judge of the court with jurisdiction would make the final determination.
Consequently, while it is the policy of the CHP, in general, to permit undercar decorative neon lamps under Section 25400 VC, I must caution you that a court might find otherwise. I hope this information is helpful.
J. A. Farrow - Deputy Commissioner
I guess this only applies to California...
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