I live in CT, and im wondering if this is legal.

http://www.autotrimdesign.net/detail...al_Kit_1.html#

 

its legal, 3rd brake light is not required


btw im a state inspector

 

isnt a third brake light required by law?

 

i dont see why it would be illegal the brake light still works

 

blocking out too much though?

 

i have one on my car, granted its not CT, but I have not gotten in trouble for it. Had it for about 2 years.

 

nope you need to brake lights and license plate bulbs to work. 3rd brake light is like mirrors, you only need one mirror

 

ok ty, juct curious

 

3rd brake light is a Federal Law.

 

okay........ proof?

What's Inspected by Vehicle Type
Items of Inspection


05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)

* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers
3. Mirror
4. Steering
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp (1)
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating
20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.

 

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2...e/2465.HBR.pdf

Search "third" in the pdf.

 

pwned.

 

yea some cars dont even come with a third brake light. my truck didnt

 

In North America since 1986, in Australia and New Zealand since 1990, and in Europe since 1998, a central brake lamp, mounted higher than the vehicle's left and right brake lamps and called a Centre High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL), is also required. The CHMSL (pronounced /ˈtʃɪmzəl/) is also sometimes referred to as the centre brake lamp, the 3rd brake Lamp, the eye-level brake lamp, the safety brake lamp, or the high-level brake lamp. The CHMSL may produce light by means of a single central filament bulb, a row or cluster of filament bulbs or LEDs, or a strip of Neon tube.

 

i live in jersey and it is gay.. i have the same decal on my 3rd... ive gotten pulled over in my town by prik cops saying that i cant obstruct any lights on my car bc it is unsafe.. i go to school in boston and grew up in NYC and have never gotten any probs except in my home town.. ull be fine..

it looks sick too.. def buy

 

Funny you post this...

on my RL, i used vinal and cut out the words REDLINE for my RL 3rd brake light, and when i got pulled over for a ticket, i got a citation or warning or w/e for that.....is it really not illegal?

 

there goes that idea...oh well, thanks

 

dude just do it, it really isnt that big of a deal... u get pulled over just take it off and then put it back on

 

id rather not take the chance

 

yeah, it doesn't matter. if you have tint they can screw you for that too, but people still do it. just dont be a dick to the cop when and if he pulls you over. that's IF he pulls you over for THAT!

 

I also have one on my 3rd brake light. I have never gotten pulled over or ticketed for it. I can ask to make sure (work at a place where a lot of cops come in). But i think i remember hearing about something where its only illegal if you cant see your brake light from 250 feet away. And you can definitely see it. But dont quote me.

 

all tail lights are tinted black( i know different story) but they are BLACK no problems here

 

I always thought that 3 brake lights are on our cars so as if one goes out u still have 2, as in a cop won't pull u over as long as 2 of the 3 lights are operational. As far as federal law of having 3 brake lights, your car was manufactured with 3 lights... therefore meeting the requirements. I put a crap ton of niteshades on my third brake light and not a single complaint in upstate new york.

 

I really wouldn't worry about it. Just put it on.

 

im pretty sure range rover 3rd brake lights are in the rear hatch behind the factory window tint so you cant see it till you hit the brakes. i dont see how this is different, unless it blocks the light completly out.

edit: its the nissan exterra i was thinking of. its between the raised part on the left and the wiper blade.