Third Brake Light
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From: Texas
Third Brake Light
Now i know this is illegal, but I think it must be done. I hate third brake lights, so I've decided to paint and disable mine. I've seen this done before where they were painted to match the charcoal trim. Has anyone here done this before? And if so, what paint code did you use to match the trim?
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Yep, you're right, it's most likely illegal. And depending on where you are in TX, it will not pass inspection I imagine? You could paint your existing one, and then buy another for inspection day? I am curious why you don't want people back behind the first car to see you braking? I know it has saved my a$$ a couple of times, by giving me more time to react. ,,,,98
My opinion is that they are a necessary evil, and depending on the car or truck, actually look pretty cool to boot.....
My opinion is that they are a necessary evil, and depending on the car or truck, actually look pretty cool to boot.....
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And this is hard to ignore?,,,,98
Practical Application
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) repeated Voevodsky's experiment on a larger scale, and concluded that Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs) reduce accidents and injuries. As a result, the NHTSA now requires all new cars (since 1986) and all new light trucks (since 1994) to have a third brake light. To see just how well the CHMSLs worked, the NHTSA has charted police-reported crash data from eight states, and has found that CHMSLs reduce rear impacts by 4.3%. Although less dramatic than the original findings, this finding means that since the CHMSL became standard equipment, there have been about 200,000 fewer crashes, 60,000 fewer injuries, and over $600 million in property damage saved every year — not to mention the lives saved. To put that in dollars and cents: for every dollar spent on manufacturing and installing the third brake light, $3.18 is saved.
Practical Application
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) repeated Voevodsky's experiment on a larger scale, and concluded that Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs) reduce accidents and injuries. As a result, the NHTSA now requires all new cars (since 1986) and all new light trucks (since 1994) to have a third brake light. To see just how well the CHMSLs worked, the NHTSA has charted police-reported crash data from eight states, and has found that CHMSLs reduce rear impacts by 4.3%. Although less dramatic than the original findings, this finding means that since the CHMSL became standard equipment, there have been about 200,000 fewer crashes, 60,000 fewer injuries, and over $600 million in property damage saved every year — not to mention the lives saved. To put that in dollars and cents: for every dollar spent on manufacturing and installing the third brake light, $3.18 is saved.
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From: Grand Rapids, MI USA
If you ever get rear ended with no third brake light, you will be at fault and will most likely get a hefty fine for disabling a required safety feature.
Why don't you just get the Lightning third brake light or get it tinted to match the dark charcoal so the brake light is still visible. Then you won't know it's there unless you're stepping on the brake.
Why don't you just get the Lightning third brake light or get it tinted to match the dark charcoal so the brake light is still visible. Then you won't know it's there unless you're stepping on the brake.
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From: Augusta, GA
Depending on the color of your truck, you may be able to paint it and have the light still show thru. I painted mine white to match my truck. The light still shows thru, just not as bright. I'm gonna get a replacement from RECON for Christmas though.
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....tfamilyid/1611
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....tfamilyid/1611