as far as i know about LEGALITY yes it is ILLEGAL to have a cleared turn signals however u can remove them aslong u use an AMBER or RED bulb so it can be visual for oncoming or for the vehicle that is right infront of u, i have a 2001 honda prelude and got pulled over so many times for my rear turn signals cause i cleared it out but most of the cops who pulled me over now doesnt cites me for a ticket cause i change the bulb to RED but u can never tell there are sum cops who are A HOLES and pretty much they can cite u for what ever they want too i myself is thinking of removing that amber piece on my wifes element but the PROCEDUREs are kindda tricky and i dont wanna RISK BAKING my headlight like a damn TURKEY ehehehe well good luck on ur headlights i think it would look COOL without it