Brake Light Failure

One of the most important safety features on your car is the brake lights. Brake lights inform drivers behind you that you are stepping on the brakes and therefore slowing down. Without brake lights, cars approaching from the rear won’t be aware you are slowing down until it’s too late.

Federal law requires your vehicle to have three brake lights – one on each side of the rear and another on the top of the rear window. All three of these lights have to be working in order to pass state inspection. If any of the three lights are not working you could be pulled over by a police officer. You may even be held liable for an accident if they aren’t working properly and another car hits you from behind.

Causes of Failed Brake Lights

The primary function of brake lights is to warn other drivers of your reduced speed so you can avoid rear-end collisions. If brake lights fail, they could be very costly and dangerous. Brake lights fail for any of the following reasons:

• Connection problems between the lines that run from the brakes to the lights. This problem requires a mechanic.
• Loose or broken bulbs. This is a problem that can be easily fixed. You can change brake light bulbs on your own.
• A blown fuse. This will prevent your brake lights from working properly.

Any of these problems could lead to faulty or malfunctioning brake lights so be sure to perform routine checks on all your lights before hitting the road. This could save you a possible ticket or the stress of an accident.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been in an accident you will need a professional attorney to help. Contact the Milwaukee car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874.