Blacked-out tail lights are illegal in all 50 states. If you can't see anything through your tail lights, and you can't see your turn signal when it's turned on, your tinted tail lights are illegal. ... Having tail lights that are clearly visible is crucial to avoiding accidents.Dec 31, 2019
Are smoked tail lights DOT approved?
Note: SAE approved headlights and tail lights are not street legal in US, until they are approved by DOT. In short, SAE guide the quality of the product, and DOT test the product to make sure it is fully complied with transportation law and approve for use in all US roads and highways. DOT does not approve anything.Apr 16, 2021