Back Lights
Back-lights or brake lights being out on a car is not an uncommon sight at all. Unsurprisingly, it can also take weeks or even months before you realise that a brake light needs replacing!
Easily done, but a faulty brake light is very dangerous – it’s vital that the cars driving behind you can tell when you’re slowing down, especially if you have to stop suddenly.
- Do ask someone to help you check your brake lights are working by standing behind your car while you apply the brakes. You should do this once a week
- Do replace a faulty bulb straight away. If you don’t feel confident fitting the new bulb yourself, your local Top Tread Tyres will do it for you, for a small fee
Don’t get caught out!
If you’re stopped by the police and a brake light is not working, you may get a verbal warning. However, you could get:
- An endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice – a £60 fine and 3 points on your licence
- A Roadside Prohibition Notice – giving you up to 10 days to get the fault repaired before a repeat inspection
- Your car taken off the road immediately