Does your toad's license plate light up while being towed?

In our state, license plate light and the center high stop light is required, but with the new computer controlled, key switched, lighting systems on the newer vehicles, you must do some additional wiring to get this to happen on the Silverado and other vehicles. I added additional diodes and mine work when they are supposed to. Check with your local DMV or as 100ton said, you're liable to be contributing to state coffers due to tight money issues. If it's on the books, it's a potential money generator, or at least a reason for a stop (PC) for innumerable other issues.

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.

Sorry but I think you are wrong. If you are towing you can't see the MH plate? Only the toad plate. If you are right then the same would apply for tail lights.

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

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. (MCA 61-9-204(3)) 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!

Not that I'm aware of

Seems to me that there is no legal need to have the Toad's license plate light on. Only the MH light is needed.

Mine does not. But it doesn't matter. I don't drive the MH at night.

License plate light is on the same circuit as the car's taillights, so it seems to me if those are on, the license plate light would be, too.