10/09/2026
Pulsating brake lights may improve visibility, but who can legally install them?
FMCSA exemptions allow certain motor carriers to use brake-activated pulsating warning lamps, but those exemptions don't extend to vehicle builders, final-stage manufacturers, alterers, dealers, or repair businesses.
In this month's NTEA Tech Connections article, Bob Raybuck, director of truck engineering & compliance, explains the regulatory distinctions and what commercial vehicle professionals need to know.
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