My brake lights on my car are broken, is it safe to drive without them?
2006-07-08 08:22:52 · 31 answers · asked by ↓ImWithStupid ░░▒▒▓▓ 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Don't go one inch without brake lights. You are asking to get rear ended!!!!!
2006-07-08 09:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
No.
If the covers are smashed, the lights still might work if you replace the bulbs; in some cases,especially for turn signals you have to have bulbs in all sockets to complete the circuits. The working color of tail lights is an acrylic red. This can be approximated by several layers of florist or gift wrap transparent plastic, taped on so it does not touch the bulb. The cost of replacement light covers at the dealer is ridiculous ($98 dollars for several ounces of plastic) but it is also illegal to operate with clear bulbs visible. Perhaps you can get some from a wrecking yard--they will probably charge half. If you can't wait, you can mount trailer lights on a board and clamp the board to the deck lid opening or the top of the fender, so the lights are approximately in the right place. But you need left and right brake lights and left and right signal lights, and illumination for your license plate. It will simplify your wiring if the bulbs are similar to the originals, and don't forget ground wires.
2006-07-08 08:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by fata minerva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it's illegal. And second, no its not safe. If you are braking the first thing that lets the person behind you know that you are braking is the brake lights. And if you get rear ended you will be at partial fault for the accident.
Get them fixed, its better for everyone.
2006-07-08 08:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know its only the lights that are broken? could be a symptom of a much bigger problem. You might want to get the whole brake system checked. Hey is that a cliff up ahead...
2006-07-08 08:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by alaskanecho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. sorry, but you can get a ticket if your brake lights are not working. its not only dangerous for you but for everyone else around you. i almost got into an accident hitting a car, because the car suddenly slows down and the brake lights didnt even work.
2006-07-08 21:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not even,check the brake light sending unit on the brake pedal arm.Could just be a bad connection,or a fuse.
2006-07-08 08:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You may get hit in the rear. In that case, you would be responsible for the accident.
Also, if the cops spot it, they'll pull you over and probably not allow you to drive the car without getting it fixed. Had my car towed in Abilene, TX for just that reason in 1980.
2006-07-08 11:02:59 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not consider drining with broken brake lights, due to the fact that it counts as an vehicle citation, but if you're to go somewhere with them broken lights, at least know your hand signals.
2006-07-08 08:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by Braxton Martin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Get off the rad and fix them. If you can't afford it start walking. Your like one of thos poeple who think turning without a signal is OK.
2006-07-08 16:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by Alright! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not only do you risk being rear-ended. You are putting others in danger. You also risk hefty fines.
2006-07-08 08:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋