Does anyone remember the " Vovodsky Cyberlight brakelight" it was marketed in the late 70's ->80's and was a third brake light which would flash to the degree of deacceleration of the vehicle. Hard braking = fast flashing, slight braking = slow flashing.

I don't think blinking brake lights are illegal, there are a number of aftermarket units sold for motorcycles to flash the brakelights on braking.

Such as:
http://signaldynamics.com/products/BLSM/blsm.asp
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3

Todd

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From: Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM>
> I have a horizontal LED bar mounted inside my rear hatch at the top.  It really
> improves the visability of the van from behind and since noone has run into me
> yet (*knockingonwoodoverandover*) I assume it will help reduce rear end
> collisions.  I only wish I could get one set up to work like the F1 tail light
> works, always on and flashing when you brake.  I am not sure if that would be
> legal in the US.  I'd recommend that everyone install a 3rd brake light though,
> if only to keep your bus a little safer from the general miscreants that drive
> on our roads.  As far as I know the laws regarding additional brake lights, you
> are allowed to have as many as you want, but if you have them they must work.
> That is why I like LED because the service life on the diodes is almost forever.
>
> Jeff
> 90 GL
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Monday, February 5, 2007 4:27:08 PM
> Subject: DIFFERENT LED TAIL LIGHT
>
>
> Here's another take on the LED tail light, with options for turn signals and
> back-up lights.  I think this one could be placed a couple of ways on our
> vans...whether it's legal will likely depend on your state:
>
> http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=325378
>
> Anthony
> '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
>
>
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