Abstract: A lighting subassembly includes at least one light emitting device, a solid, light transmitting material, and a mating arrangement. The solid, light-transmitting material at least partially surrounds the at least one light emitting device. The mating arrangement communicates with the solid, light transmitting material and is configured to be attachable to a corresponding base assembly. In some examples, the lighting subassembly further includes a frame and the frame is integral with the solid, light-transmitting material.

Abstract: A light assembly, suitable for use on a motorized vehicle, provides both active and passive illumination via optical elements carried by a single platform/structure. Active illumination and passive illumination elements provide illumination from separate and distinct, yet intermingled, surface areas of the single platform/structure of an assembly. The active illumination elements are interspersed/interleaved with the passive illumination source(s). Furthermore, the passive illumination is provided by “retro reflective” material that reflects light back at its source within a wide range of angles of incidence. In an embodiment of the invention, the active illumination is carried out by light emitting diodes mounted upon a platform of the light assembly that also holds the retro reflective passive illumination source.