# Pass inspection without third brake light? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 8, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248 "2011-11-08T17:02:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/1 "2011-11-08T17:02:25Z")
Hey guys, think I would get shit for not having my third brake light on the trunk? I realize it’s a safety thing, so don’t chew me out. Still, I may have something coming which would take its spot. :ninja What would be going on isn’t easily removed so thought I’d check here. Pic for reference: ![http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/uploads/gallery/album_37407/gallery_86903_37407_475737.jpg](http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/uploads/gallery/album_37407/gallery_86903_37407_475737.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Skidplate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skidplate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skidplate)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/2 "2011-11-08T17:04:23Z")
as long as there is a third brake light, i dont think it matters where it is. i’m pretty sure you would fail inspection w/o one ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/3 "2011-11-08T17:04:47Z")
Fuck. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/4 "2011-11-08T17:07:41Z")
I had tint over my 3rd brake light in my Civic - did not pass inspection. If the item you are replacing it with is fiberglass Big\_Red may be able to rework it so it can include the third brake light. ---
**Author:** ![ff\_drift\_lol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ff_drift_lol/32/6737_2.png) [@ff\_drift\_lol](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ff_drift_lol)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/5 "2011-11-08T17:09:54Z")
i wouldn’t pass it without one. j/s ---
**Author:** ![20wrx09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/20wrx09/32/6532_2.png) [@20wrx09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/20wrx09)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/6 "2011-11-08T17:12:09Z")
just relocate it to the upper part of the hard top glass. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/7 "2011-11-08T17:12:17Z")
That sig. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![ff\_drift\_lol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ff_drift_lol/32/6737_2.png) [@ff\_drift\_lol](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ff_drift_lol)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/8 "2011-11-08T17:13:43Z")
hurll yeahr murica ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/9 "2011-11-08T17:13:43Z")
i pass without one. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/10 "2011-11-08T17:17:29Z")
if you shave it, its sorta fine. Most places wont care. BUT If the model was equipped with it from the factory, regardless of how well it was shaved it should be working. If its still there but painted, ghetto covered or not functional, it should fail because its an item thats supposed to work. Same as a headlight, tail light or turn signal out. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/11 "2011-11-08T17:19:27Z")
Its a visual inspection item. Just take it to a “trusted” shop for inspections. The one in my Dad’s 190e works sometimes, hes never been stopped for it in 10 years. ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/12 "2011-11-08T17:20:43Z")
right, shaved they may just over look it! like i said, works for me. ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/13 "2011-11-08T17:22:59Z")
Shit needs to come off for an ASM duckbill lip, lol. ![http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/5239345826_bea7203b7c_b.jpg](http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/5239345826_bea7203b7c_b.jpg) ![http://www.challenge-usa.com/aero/s2k/s2k-frp-trunk-1-lg.jpg](http://www.challenge-usa.com/aero/s2k/s2k-frp-trunk-1-lg.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ff\_drift\_lol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ff_drift_lol/32/6737_2.png) [@ff\_drift\_lol](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ff_drift_lol)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/14 "2011-11-08T17:30:41Z")
looks better than stock. i say do it and just find a shop that’ll pass you. if you visit 10 shops i’m sure at least one will pass it ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/15 "2011-11-08T17:34:16Z")
Or, get this [http://www.meritline.com/car-logo-light-auto-emblem-led-light-honda-red---p-74345.aspx](http://www.meritline.com/car-logo-light-auto-emblem-led-light-honda-red---p-74345.aspx) and replace the trunk emblem and wire to brake circuit. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![ff\_drift\_lol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ff_drift_lol/32/6737_2.png) [@ff\_drift\_lol](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ff_drift_lol)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/16 "2011-11-08T17:38:44Z")
^ pfffff dis guyyy ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/17 "2011-11-08T17:40:46Z")
> [@HELLO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hello/45766/56): > > Or, get this [Home - MeritLine](http://www.meritline.com/car-logo-light-auto-emblem-led-light-honda-red---p-74345.aspx) and replace the trunk emblem and wire to brake circuit. :rofl ![http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQS6HWidvnIc6Wl0kvjCkKioKVKTdPxN1pHiM1hR6x2MsFsjtqSaFdT9FzR](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/6/967d4a881c8a7736a3211a4fef7e64e12a36bf95.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/18 "2011-11-08T17:46:27Z")
I know with early to mid 90’s cars you don’t need one, not sure about your car though. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/19 "2011-11-08T18:03:51Z")
Everything from 85 up needs one , no law sayin ya can’t relocate it to another visable spot until insp is done ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248/20 "2011-11-08T19:05:22Z")
Mark, when in doubt - think like a woodchuck: [http://www.gorecon.com/](http://www.gorecon.com/) You could have one of those molded into the duck bill or do something creative. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pass-inspection-without-third-brake-light/261248.md?page=2)