mowermech wrote:
sch911 wrote:
Seems to me that there is no legal need to have the Toad's license plate light on. Only the MH light is needed.
Once again, I suppose it would depend on the laws of the state where you happen to be!
I know that here in this state, the rear license plate is supposed to be lighted so as to be visible at 50 feet, even on trailers. However, many are not lighted. Many don't even have a license plate light!
So, it is very doubtful that one would ever get a ticket for not having the light.
On my Jeep, since the towing lights are the original equipment lights, the license plate is illuminated.
However, the "third brake light" is not installed, and that, too, is illegal!
In California::
Trailers in California are required to have reflectors, tail, brake, and license plate lights. Signal lights are also required if the tow vehicle's lights are hidden. Trailers over 80 inches wide must have clearance lights. Most manufacturers comply with these requirements; however, it is up to you to be sure that all lights operate correctly.
My opinion, go with the license plate light. I assume that you travel from state to state.
Rule of thumb, tickets equal money for the city and or state, you WILL eventually get cited for no license plate.
Note: I realize this states "TRAILERS." however as I said, there is money in it.
Robert
