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fender flares and side marker question

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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i installed fender flares,i have 2 questions,i undid wire conector that goes to side marker bulb,can i just tuck this under the wheel well covers ? and do i need a side marker legally in new jersey,i have them but one was shorted so i put on flares ,side marker lights are there but dont work ,didnt feel like waiting for replacement , thanks
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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not sure about legality but you can tuck them away i would tape them up well to help prevent as much water as possible out .
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Side markers are a DOT requirement in every state.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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i just tucked them away ,i didnt tape
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by genzod
i installed fender flares,i have 2 questions,i undid wire conector that goes to side marker bulb,can i just tuck this under the wheel well covers ? and do i need a side marker legally in new jersey,i have them but one was shorted so i put on flares ,side marker lights are there but dont work ,didnt feel like waiting for replacement , thanks
I live in jersey too and yes by LAW u need side markers for safety reasons.... Have I ever heard of someone getting an ticket for not having em? No not unless the lens is there and was broken off where as u put on new fenders that just don't have a lens correct? Ull be fine
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