so i heard

[WhoDatPanic]

thats with my vht nite shaded led tail lights if i got rear ended it would be my fault my insurance prob wouldnt cover it and i would have to pay for everything ? is this true ? and if so should i try to get the paint off or would i have to buy brand new led tails again ?

 

[drowndindreams]

not true.

 

[WhoDatPanic]

its not true ? i have heard alot of ppl say its true ? do you have a source ?

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

if someones taillights are out and you run into the back of them you still get a ticket cus you ran into the back of them regardless lol

 

[WhoDatPanic]

yea i know but i heard insurance compaines will look and say they were tampered with and could end up not paying anything i dont want that just because of tinted tails i would rather just have the reg red look of led tails then to risk that

 

[drowndindreams]

rear ending is rear ending. my friend got rear ended and his lights were completely black. its the other drivers fault since they were distracted or not paying attention.

 

[jomulk56]

It may not be your fault if someone rear ends you, but if a strict cop show up to work it I bet you'll get a ticket too. They'll probably claim it contributed to the accident.

 

[blrmkrl83]

How about asking your insurance company. Don't tell them who you are though. You could ask them if they have any policies or restrictions for vehicle modifications. I would imagine that anytime you do a modification to your vehicle that is not legal or you use non DOT approved lights there is always a potential for something like that to happen.

 

[dropmech]

if someones taillights are out and you run into the back of them you still get a ticket cus you ran into the back of them regardless lol

Not true.

 

[Abn Panzer]

While doubtfull in all circumstances... they can make it much more difficult for you by stating they could not see your brake lights (Due to your modding them/painting/tinting them) whether they could see them or not...

Then depending on your insurance, your state laws, police report etc a number of variables could happen.
To include both parties being found contributing factors in the accident and being ticketed/fined