Sidemarker Question
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Sidemarker Question
Does anyone know if filling in and removing the side markers on the front bumper would this cause any legal issues? Are they required here in Texas? Just wasnt sure...
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Hmmm...thats what I was thinking. Its not like I run a front license plate anyways, so thats a ticket too, but I have a quick and easy fix for that. No cutouts to put the lights in wouldnt be quite so easy to fix.
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes....000547.00.htm 
Dont know if that means side markers or head lamps.
Dont know if that means side markers or head lamps.
Sec. 547.302. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS. (a) A vehicle shall display each lighted lamp and illuminating device required by this chapter to be on the vehicle:
(1) at nighttime; and
(2) when light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
(b) A signaling device, including a stoplamp or a turn signal lamp, shall be lighted as prescribed by this chapter.
(c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle.
(d) Not more than four of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle:
(1) a headlamp required by this chapter; or
(2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spotlamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower.
(1) at nighttime; and
(2) when light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
(b) A signaling device, including a stoplamp or a turn signal lamp, shall be lighted as prescribed by this chapter.
(c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle.
(d) Not more than four of the following may be lighted at one time on the front of a motor vehicle:
(1) a headlamp required by this chapter; or
(2) a lamp, including an auxiliary lamp or spotlamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower.
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I assume as long as you have something else that reflects you are ok. I'm pretty sure my sidemarker doubles as a blinker though.
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Unless they are modded, the only light that blinks is the small one in your headlight housing itself. It is an aftermarket mod to get the sidemarkers to blink as well
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I know you meant the G35, that's why I said I didn't know much about the G sidemarkers, but that mine were built into the blinker. I think I was confusing sidemarker with the clear corners. But who knows.