Side marker lights, are they legal ?

96terrano · 29-03-2012, 01:20

I'm thinking of putting side marker lights in the side of the front and rear bumpers and possibly along the bottom of the doors on my t2. Will it be legal ??

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 29-03-2012, 08:02

the latest factory side steps on shoguns have 2 amber lights each side
of car, volvos and others have them in the bumpers, just in front
of front wheel and just behind rear wheel.

i fancy a pair on each step, noted can get sets of 8 led units and other
4 would go on caravan on its side skrts to front and rear of twin axles
and achieve a look of the big artics.

i'd avoid an almost solid line of them like the pick up as could be
accused of causing a distraction. that said look at how some of the big
tractor units are modded, also breakdown wagons tend to go a little
over the top too. but if i was always on the hard shoulder i'd want to
stand out too.

Adz · 29-03-2012, 17:18

YES they are

spinna · 29-03-2012, 19:37

As of Jan this year all new cars will have permanant side lights like volvo, so i dont think a few side markers will hurt

96terrano · 29-03-2012, 19:54

AWESOME!!! i've bought some for the t2 and the saffari roof rack im making

these are what i got http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1506531439...84.m1439.l2649 , bought red versions for the rear of the roof rack

firebobby · 29-03-2012, 20:04

I fitted 2 each side on my caravan, makes it a bit more visible at night

,
as stated already, don't go over the top as it could look a bit chavvie

29-03-2012, 01:20	#1
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Side marker lights, are they legal ? I'm thinking of putting side marker lights in the side of the front and rear bumpers and possibly along the bottom of the doors on my t2. Will it be legal ?? 1990_lexus_ls_400_front_sidemarker_lights.jpg

29-03-2012, 08:02	#2
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	the latest factory side steps on shoguns have 2 amber lights each side of car, volvos and others have them in the bumpers, just in front of front wheel and just behind rear wheel. i fancy a pair on each step, noted can get sets of 8 led units and other 4 would go on caravan on its side skrts to front and rear of twin axles and achieve a look of the big artics. i'd avoid an almost solid line of them like the pick up as could be accused of causing a distraction. that said look at how some of the big tractor units are modded, also breakdown wagons tend to go a little over the top too. but if i was always on the hard shoulder i'd want to stand out too. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

29-03-2012, 20:04	#6
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I fitted 2 each side on my caravan, makes it a bit more visible at night, as stated already, don't go over the top as it could look a bit chavvie

29-03-2012, 17:18	#3
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	YES they are

29-03-2012, 19:37	#4
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	As of Jan this year all new cars will have permanant side lights like volvo, so i dont think a few side markers will hurt

29-03-2012, 19:54	#5
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	AWESOME!!! i've bought some for the t2 and the saffari roof rack im making these are what i got http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1506531439...84.m1439.l2649 , bought red versions for the rear of the roof rack