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Motorcycle tail light as a third brake light
paulc - 4/7/17 at 11:00 PM

Hi,

I'm thinking of putting a third brake light on my roll hoop, and i've been looking for something suitable that'll keep the IVA man happy.

The best looking candidate so far is a small LED motorcycle tail/brake lamp.

I'ts apparently E marked.

Whats the consensus on how happy the IVA tester will be with my bright idea?

Paul

loggyboy - 4/7/17 at 11:02 PM

No need for e mark. Just needs to be comparible to an emarked equivalent. So as long as its red and bright enough you will be fine.

nick205 - 5/7/17 at 09:04 AM

Thought about doing this (post SVA) on my MK Indy. Decided against it in the end as I didn't want to drill holes in the roll hoop to fix the light or thread the wires through. Certainly a more "visible" spot on the car for drivers behind though!

snowy2 - 8/7/17 at 07:00 AM

third brake light is not part of the MOT so it can be non working and still pass, it can be of any type you like, led bulb etc.. it dont matter...... but WHY? if you dont think your car will be noticeable you have gone out in the family Focus and left the kit at home....
you will be asking how to fit air bags next... :-)

gremlin1234 - 8/7/17 at 09:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by snowy2
third brake light is not part of the MOT so it can be non working and still pass, it can be of any type you like, led bulb etc.. it dont matter......


from mot manual 
code:
Additional stop lamps fitted and connected must be tested. Where extra lamps are fitted and there is doubt as to whether they are connected, the
benefit of this doubt should be given to the presenter.


but back to the question of iva
section 22 of the iva manual is quite clear.
yes, you can have 1 or 2 extra brake lights, if just one it must be central,
and they must:
be at least as high as the mandatory lights,
light red,
and face the rear

snowy2 - 9/7/17 at 06:59 PM

what that effectively says......is they can work or not..........
mine dont work on my eurobox......passed this and last year, was told they dont have to work.