It was not Mandatory until 1991.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Fri, 27 Aug 1999, dave wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I've noticed that Vanagons are exempt of the third rear brake light, that
> became mandatory for many vehicles in 1987.
>
> Any idea how or why Vanagons are not required to have this?
>
> my best thoughts are....
>
>     - because the Vanagon is an import
>     - maybe has to do with it's size or shape
>     - some how it is exempt...
>
>     (all lame reasons, tho I cannot think of why they are not required to
> have one).
>
>
> Any ideas or feedback would be great...
>
> Thanks much,
>
> dave bowers
> portland, oregon
>
> 1991 Vanagon GL, 46k
>