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Pulsating Brake Lights Allowed: New Safety Standard to Prevent Collisions.

This law aims to enhance road safety by explicitly allowing the use of pulsating high-mounted stop lamps on vehicles. These lights flash briefly when the brake is applied, designed to capture the attention of trailing drivers faster, potentially reducing rear-end collisions. Citizens will see these systems implemented in vehicles, which could lead to safer driving conditions and fewer accidents.
Key points
The use of pulsating high-mounted stop lamps (third brake light) is now permitted on vehicles covered by federal safety standards.
The system is strictly regulated: it pulses rapidly up to 4 times for a maximum of 1.2 seconds before becoming a steady light.
The Department of Transportation must establish detailed performance standards for these new safety systems within 180 days.
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Additional Information
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023
Print number: S 3092
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2023-10-19