NYS Registered A&C Cobras

AMiller · #1 (**permalink**) 02-21-2011, 09:16 AM

Did anyone have trouble with the light package from A&C passing the NYS certification process. I read that some of the turn signal lenses were not DOT approved.

Aaron

sspano01 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 10:16 PM

Hi

I am getting ready to take mine for inspection very soon.
I was told that as long as they are visible from the side, which the A&C ones are, it should be OK?

AMiller · #3 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 10:08 AM

I talked to Tom at the Albany DMV yesterday. He said my lights would not be ok because of the lack of DOT/SAE numbers. He said the only other way is a AMICA certification. Factory Five lights come with that paper work in order to pass NYS Certification.

Wish I knew what was up. From pictures it looks like other A&Cs have gone through with the stock lights.

sspano01 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 11:01 AM

what lights specifically? probably the four rear lights and the two front marker lights?

Mark IV · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 01:32 PM

I have yet to have an inspector look for the DOT markings on tail lamps or front turn laps.....You can get the lenses with the markings from some suppliers.

AMiller · #6 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 04:12 PM

The lights are front turn, rear turn and brake, and license plate . Its not the inspector I have a problem with. Its the paper work from the State I have to fill out and send in to get a inspection date. On that paper it asks for , among several other things, DOT/SAE markings and lens colors for all lights on vehicle including back up lights which my car does not even possess at this time.

When I talked with Tom in Albany, the guy all this paperwork goes to, the guy running the VIN process, he said I had to provide the info in order to get an inspection appointment. With out #s no appointment. His suggestion to me was get lights with proper numbers on them.

I still say other guys have got away with those lights in NYS. I just dont know how right now.