High brake light?
Has anyone ever installed or attempted to install a High Brake light on their 5th wheel or travel trailer. A 2 to 3 wire converter would be required for that 3rd brake lamp too. I would love to...
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Dave5143 wrote:
I was going to install one of these till I read something in the DOT regulations that specified if one of these exists it better work or you may be cited. Why risk it?
Besides, if the driver of the vehicle behind you is distracted (using cellphone, texting, etc.) all the brake lights in the world may not save you
Per DOT regulations, trailer stop lamps must be at least 15" and not more than 72" from the ground.
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The original ones are DOT, adding a second set does not negate the original set, even if a bike blocks it.
Risk what? If the extra brake lights don't work, then they officially become reflectors, or at best running lights that do not work. Highly unlikely that you get cited for this if the original ones work. There won't be a sign that says they are brake lights.
Attempting to add more lights for safety is unlikely to get you a ticket as long as the real lights work. Silly.
