BRAKE LIGHTS 1985: Third Brake Light DOT Mandate

BRAKE LIGHTS 1985: Third Brake Light DOT Mandate

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The third brake light was mandated for 1986 model year vehicles. Some aftermarket companies sold kits so shops could sell this safety item to owners of older vehicles. It never really caught on.

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