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New led tail light legal opinion

Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 2:06 pm
by flw
I saw a ad for a replacement rear brake light blub. It uses led's and when the brakes are off alternates clockwise/counterclockwise and when brakes are on pluses a straight line.

So is it legal (or how can I find out) to have rear brake light be anything but off when the brake is not applied?

Re: New led tail light legal opinion

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 5:22 am
by storysunfolding
In Va we'd have to contact the state police as they are the experts on inspections and what is both allowed and restricted on street vehicles. Make a few calls to the DMV, state police and inspection centers and you should get an answer. However, if they are DOT approved chances are that you're ok using them.