blinking brake lights

[ice15]

The problem with blinking taillights – Editor Speaks | Autodeal

When it comes to blinking brake lights there are legal issues that surround it. The first is from the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and the second comes from Presidential Decree Number 96. The Land Transportation and Traffic Code states that “every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least one lamp which shall throw a sustained bright red light visible under all conditions, even under bright sunlight, when the brakes are applied.'' While Presidential Decree Number 96 has this to say: “That it shall be unlawful for the owner or possessor of any motor vehicle to use or attach to his vehicle any siren, bell, horn, whistle, or other similar gadgets that produce exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including dome lights, blinkers, and other similar signaling or flashing devices.” The strobing brake lights in question can technically be considered as blinkers since there is no distinction between those used by emergency vehicles and private vehicles as brake lights; it’s all up to interpretation. That’s two counts against these constantly blinking brake lights in the eyes of the law.

[dr. d]

my beef against blinking brake lights,
is that when used with filamented bulbs, the bulbs may not get to shine as brightly as intended, thus bringing to question safety issues.

and yes,
there are the legal issues... "... sustained bright red light..."