Blackouts legal in Canada?

Gautam · 01-28-2001, 05:32 PM

Hi,
Ok, while I was at a 1979-93 Mustang junkstore here in Ontario (it's called: Mustang's Alley), I bought a pair of headlight blackouts for a mere $15CDN ($10US).

Also, I managed to get a scoop that's supposedly from one of those RAM-AIR kits (like March's) for $10CDN ($6.90US).

I got the scoop put in with my home-made ram-air setup, and I also put the blackouts on and they look pretty good.

I was just wondering whether these blackouts are legal in Ontario, Canada and whether it's OK to be driving at night with them.

Thanks!
Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

86GT · 01-28-2001, 10:50 PM

Well, from what I was told by the local police, they are legal but not at night. They must be removed after dusk around here. It might be just a local thing, so you might be okay at night, but personally I wouldn't take the chance.

88COBRA · 01-28-2001, 11:52 PM

My local cop shop, says NO WAY!

Ian

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Ian Sim
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STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
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Mac347 · 01-28-2001, 11:55 PM

When I was pulled over last year the cops told me that they were not allowed during the day either. Then they started bust'n my balls about my window tint. The covers really hinder your night vision especially on unlit roads.

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Clint MacAulay
88GT 347
150 NOS

Lizard King · 01-29-2001, 12:38 AM

Hey Ian,

I'm from Ottawa too. Do you go at Bank & Alta Vista on Fridays and Saturdays (Summer)?

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Lizard King - 00GT

>> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock.

"I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors

Gautam · 01-29-2001, 10:42 AM

Hi,
Well, the other day, I was coming back from work (at 7pm) and it was already dark. As I was waiting at a red light, a cop slowly drove by (he was taking a right turn). He musta noticed cuz he had to be looking to his left (where I was) for oncoming traffic.

I asked my buddies and they basically said they might not be legal, but cops here don't give a sh*t.

Welp, I guess the blackouts staying on until I get caught. If they take my blackouts away, I won't care; they only cost me $15CDN ($10US).

Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

88COBRA · 01-29-2001, 10:38 PM

Lizard King

I do not go there on Saturdays, I may start this summer. Are you a member of the Ottawa Capital Mustang Club? If not you should join, we meet Thursday nigts.

Ian

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Ian Sim
webmaster@stangpower.com
STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? Visit my site:
http://www.stangpower.com

smithbling · 01-29-2001, 11:23 PM

I got smacked with a ticket for blackouts last summer. I had been driving for a while and was almost home, I forgot about them and was pulled over. Fined around $100. Here they are okay during the day.

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C ME FLY

88 coupe
14.75 @ 98 mph
Traction Limited

01-28-2001, 05:32 PM	#1
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Blackouts legal in Canada? Hi, Ok, while I was at a 1979-93 Mustang junkstore here in Ontario (it's called: Mustang's Alley), I bought a pair of headlight blackouts for a mere $15CDN ($10US). Also, I managed to get a scoop that's supposedly from one of those RAM-AIR kits (like March's) for $10CDN ($6.90US). I got the scoop put in with my home-made ram-air setup, and I also put the blackouts on and they look pretty good. I was just wondering whether these blackouts are legal in Ontario, Canada and whether it's OK to be driving at night with them. Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

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01-28-2001, 10:50 PM	#2
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Well, from what I was told by the local police, they are legal but not at night. They must be removed after dusk around here. It might be just a local thing, so you might be okay at night, but personally I wouldn't take the chance.

01-28-2001, 11:52 PM	#3
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	My local cop shop, says NO WAY! Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

01-28-2001, 11:55 PM	#4
Mac347 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St.Catharines,Ontario,Canada Posts: 16	When I was pulled over last year the cops told me that they were not allowed during the day either. Then they started bust'n my balls about my window tint. The covers really hinder your night vision especially on unlit roads. ------------------ Clint MacAulay 88GT 347 150 NOS

01-29-2001, 12:38 AM	#5
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	Hey Ian, I'm from Ottawa too. Do you go at Bank & Alta Vista on Fridays and Saturdays (Summer)? ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors

01-29-2001, 10:42 AM	#6
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Well, the other day, I was coming back from work (at 7pm) and it was already dark. As I was waiting at a red light, a cop slowly drove by (he was taking a right turn). He musta noticed cuz he had to be looking to his left (where I was) for oncoming traffic. I asked my buddies and they basically said they might not be legal, but cops here don't give a sh*t. Welp, I guess the blackouts staying on until I get caught. If they take my blackouts away, I won't care; they only cost me $15CDN ($10US). Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

01-29-2001, 10:38 PM	#7
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Lizard King I do not go there on Saturdays, I may start this summer. Are you a member of the Ottawa Capital Mustang Club? If not you should join, we meet Thursday nigts. Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

01-29-2001, 11:23 PM	#8
smithbling Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 239	I got smacked with a ticket for blackouts last summer. I had been driving for a while and was almost home, I forgot about them and was pulled over. Fined around $100. Here they are okay during the day. ------------------ C ME FLY 88 coupe 14.75 @ 98 mph Traction Limited