Trucks Want Flashing Brake Lights: FMCSA Says 'Hold Up'
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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Summary
Yarde Metals, Inc. wants permission to add a flashing amber brake light on their trucks, alongside the regular steady brake lights. The government is asking for public feedback on this idea before May 19, 2025. If approved, this change could make Yarde Metals’ vehicles safer and more noticeable on the road without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Amber Pulsating Brake Lamp Exemption Request
Yarde Metals (USDOT No. 299202) has applied for an indefinite exemption to allow an amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on its commercial trucks in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by 49 CFR 393.25(e). The company says the pulsating lamp, mounted on the rear center outside frame rail and activated when the driver presses the brake pedal, would increase vehicle visibility and reduce rear-end crashes and could be adopted without extra cost; the public may comment by May 19, 2025.
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