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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: apex on April 14, 2006, 05:32:03 PM

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: apex on April 14, 2006, 05:32:03 PM

I want to ditch mine. Is there any legal infraction by doing so?

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: TJ54 on April 14, 2006, 05:38:43 PM

I wouldn't think there would be any legal infractions, there are lots of vehicles without 3rd lights.

If you get pulled over for not having one, just tell the officer that Ian said you didn't need one  :lol:  :lol:

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: apex on April 14, 2006, 06:07:43 PM

thanks bro... i'll use that line and send you the ticket ;)

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: FiEND on April 14, 2006, 08:50:15 PM

doesn't seem to be law here.

http://www.qp.gov.ab.ca/documents/Regs/2002_322.cfm?frm_isbn=0779717090

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: m0th on April 14, 2006, 08:57:50 PM

Traffic Safety Act:

3   If a motor vehicle has the following equipment or safety system installed by the manufacturer of that vehicle, the equipment or system must be maintained in good working order:

                                 (a)    an anti?lock braking system;

                                 (b)    daytime running lamps;

                                 (c)    a centre high mounted brake lamp.

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: HIWYH8R on April 14, 2006, 11:04:46 PM

Ok but how many cops are going to really know that :)  I find driving my YJ for the past couple years the cops don't even look at me. Tinted windows, bigger tires, no third brake light, gas can hanging off the back, no proper mud flaps and more.  So I don't think I would worry about it.

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: FiEND on April 14, 2006, 11:54:32 PM

nice find, i sure missed that one good.  i searched for a lot of word combos but prob spelled centre wrong as usual.

Title: 3rd brake light
Post by: Coolhand Luke on April 17, 2006, 10:41:00 AM

I took my 3rd light off first week I bought my Jeep, that was 5 years ago, never been an issue. Still have so if I ever get a warning, I just put back on.