Texas as a new law about license plate frames, so Johnny Law is really paying close attention to our cars now a days, I'm sure it won't be long before they nab me on no front plates also.

Any way, I want to change out my rear lights to white. Please post your pictures of your red reflectors so I can see what everyone else has done. I know some of you guys came up with something other the factory reflectors. I would just take the chance of no reflector if it wouldn't have been for the new laws draw so much attention to my boot.

Dennis

 

These were put in by my dealer.

http://www.iwantamini.com

http://community.webshots.com/album/89206133LogPYy



My Mini Photos...

 

I think your reflectors are fine.
It doesn't matter exact which location and which one you decide to have.
The rule is that from the rear and from a distance you have passive red reflectors so that oncoming motorist can know that you are there and not run into you.

 

Those were an example to him.

I do know the guy from Ferman Mini (sorry forgot your name) uses the top light as his only red one and seems to get away with it just fine.

 

Nice picture, but do us all a favor and try and limit the pictures to 600 pixels wide. Even with my 18 inch monitor set on 1024 wide I can't read the post without scrolling sideways. :smile:

Like this.

 

Here are some examples of non MINI reflectors added to MCS in the rear grille area from MINI2.com
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...+red+reflector


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ALOHA

 

I do not have any pictures, but the local dealer installed the MINI version of the reflectors. I did not have much success installing some of the variations that are pictured above.

In the end I did a search, both here MCO and my states DOT, to find the laws that pertain to this topic. The laws are very clear for my state stating what section or area (height and width) the reflectors should be placed. And how far the reflectors have to be seen. There is not a red reflector in the third break light, just LED's so it will not meet the DOT requirement.

I decided to go with the factory ones as they look fine to me and I will avoid any future issues with them (i.e. falling off, not being totally legal, etc.) I have also read that some insurance companies will not cover you in a accident because your car is not legal without the reflectors. I do not want to be responsible for covering my car and someone elses if there is an accident. Call me paranoid, but I do not have money to burn.

I love the white tails and the way they light up.