BEE'S TWIN
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Do you have to have a third brake light to pass safety?
3rd brake light
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jeff_in_rc
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I am thinking that if it came with it then yes, but here in CA we don't have full inspections yet, just smog inspections. I could be wrong and I am willing to bet someone will have the answer.
10frank9
Web Wheeler
In California the vehicle code says all lights equipped with the vehicle must be in working order. As long as your vehicle is equipped with a fully functioning right and left side brake/stop/turn signal light you are fine. That is not to say some traffic cop (CHP) won't make an issue of it. They get really bored sometimes.
I've been running no 3rd brake light for over 6 months with no issues. Again as someone stated earlier in Cali we don't have to pass vehicle inspections though.
I've been running no 3rd brake light for over 6 months with no issues. Again as someone stated earlier in Cali we don't have to pass vehicle inspections though.
Skid_Kid
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jeff_in_rc
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Now that will get you a ticket, after dark of course!
10frank9
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Yes this will get you a ticket. There is a specific section in the VC just for that.
RodCyn
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Per the 1983 amendment of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, the CHMSL (Center High-Mounted Stop Light/aka 3rd brake light) are required on vehicles since Sept 1993. Here's the link
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/equipment/CHMSLCHP1.html
Furthermore, relating to your compliance in the State of Utah, there is a vehicle code which specifies compliance on all passenger vehicles manufactured after September 1985.
Rule R714-160. Equipment Standards for Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Safety Inspections.
R714-160-11. Lighting, Subsection (6)
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r714/r714-160.htm#T11
So in short, yeah it's required in your state. Other states have their own version in their vehicle code to comply with the Federal Standard.
In California, 24603(h) VC regulates our compliance, but as 10Frank9 stated, it is hardly enforced out here, unless of course there is some mitigating circumstance which brought you to the attention of the local/state police. :shock:
Yup, 24601 VC; License Plate Lamp
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10frank9
Web Wheeler
Nicely done JR. I didn't want to get specific but you definitely got it done! Great job. See you at S&G.
RodCyn
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Gibbo
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I incorporated a AEV third brake light on to the licence plate holder I had to make for my tire carrier. It's very slimline, and gets the job done.
