Inspection (3rd Brake Light)

SG1998 · Mar 13th 2017

I'm sure this has been talked about before, but I haven't been able to find the answer by searching. Is there any specifics for a 3rd brake light in Delaware inspection, as far as the location of it? I know that it depends on the guy who is running the lane, but I have failed once before for not having it, and don't feel like taking a trip home again to put it on. So, i'm going to rig one. My question is, if the guy is anal and requires one, does it have to be at a certain height? Centered on the rear? etc.

I don't have a tailgate to attach it to anymore, so is it ok to rig a light to the vertical roll bar on the passenger side? Thanks for any info!

**Stafford** · Mar 13th 2017

You can look up the actual requirements on dmv.de.gov but I'm pretty sure it has to be mounted above and in the middle of the two brake lights. I'd string it between the two c pillars so it's centered.

Erock · Mar 15th 2017

Stafford is correct. I had one in my hitch before, but was failed because it was below the side lights. they said it "has to make a triangle that points up" right now, I have one in the center of my tire and it is only a few inches above my side lights, but it passes no questions asked

**quadna** · Mar 15th 2017

Quote from Erock

Stafford is correct. I had one in my hitch before, but was failed because it was below the side lights. they said it "has to make a triangle that points up" right now, I have one in the center of my tire and it is only a few inches above my side lights, but it passes no questions asked

You should have told them that it was a Jeep and you were just being prepared in the event you roll over

Erock · Mar 16th 2017

SG1998 · Mar 17th 2017

I appreciate the help fellas! Took it today and it passed. I just put a piece of PVC across the back and mounted a light to it. It was higher than the brake lights so it made the Triangle.

Inspection (3rd Brake Light)

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