View Full Version : Does the 2008's middle rear brake light still light up


MLSAllstar
11-07-2007, 03:46 PM
I was on a website today that had a picture of the scion from the rear view and it doesn't show the brake light in the middle illuminating. I was just wondering if anybody has noticed this or if the pictures incorrect. This is the website it was on:

http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide2008/2008-Scion-tC/Coupes/photo/car/All/142616

mcheng08
11-07-2007, 03:54 PM
its a law that every car in the US is required to have a third brake light, and in the picture they just have the lights on and not actually stepping on the brake.

MLSAllstar
11-07-2007, 03:57 PM
wow i didn't know it was a law for a third brake light. cool

RodC
11-07-2007, 04:38 PM
The law is intended for manufacturers though, not for drivers. Car manufacturers are legally required to have third brake lights on all new cars, but there is no law stating that an individual can be punished in any way for not having one. Now, with that said, you actually can be ticketed if you have one but it does not work. However, simply not having one at all is not an offense.

DanielNC06
11-07-2007, 04:46 PM
^^ it was passed in 1987 or 1989..random lil fact...oh and 2007+ cars are required to have a Tire pressure monitor. when you hear of a car company bragging about extra safety features and they include a TPM, dont tip your hat immediately...

Dakine
11-07-2007, 04:57 PM
that pic is just a DRL light. its not a pic of them pressing on the brake pedal.

GQQSE13
11-07-2007, 05:46 PM
wow i didn't know it was a law for a third brake light. cool
i didnt either. in illinois as long as you have one working brake light you are good, you just continuously get pulled over to warn that they are out

TeeCizzle
11-07-2007, 06:09 PM
U must be an Idiot for posting a dumb thread!

jiggadomino
11-07-2007, 10:31 PM
yea man if you have a 08 tc yourself and you were too lazy to check if your tbl lighted up.....
dont waste our time man..

why would they have a tbl that doesnt light up?
not trying to disrespect man but think about it

Hyghgynx
11-07-2007, 11:53 PM
^^:rofl: Man, you guys are brutal.

Oznium_com
11-08-2007, 05:21 AM
http://www.oznium.com/tc-tbl :P :love:

MLSAllstar
11-08-2007, 01:33 PM
yea man if you have a 08 tc yourself and you were too lazy to check if your tbl lighted up.....
dont waste our time man..

why would they have a tbl that doesnt light up?
not trying to disrespect man but think about it



i don't have an 2008 let alone a tc at all. And it was just a quick curious question. Didnt realize it would cause you so much pain. I'll consider your fragile feelings next time.

jiggadomino
11-08-2007, 06:53 PM
lol thanks MLSAllstar

i'd appreciate it

MileHightC
11-09-2007, 03:36 AM
U must be an Idiot for posting a dumb thread!
Pot calling the kettle black??? :rofl: