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Mercedes-Benz USA LLC is persisting in its campaign to bring flashing brake lights to the United States.

The company is counting on its customers to help convince U.S. regulators of the safety benefits of brake lights that flash rapidly in emergency stops.

Mercedes-Benz has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a two-year exemption from federal rules that require "steady-burning" lights on vehicles. ...



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I'm all for this. I think it would prevent a lot of accidents, especially in big cities where you can be doing 75+ for several miles, go around a curve, and grind to a screeching halt for no apparent reason.

It would be especially cool if they could make one minor addition: If the brakes have been on for more than 10 seconds with no noticeable deceleration, then flash the lights when the driver actually uses them to slow down significantly. I hate when I get behind some jackass who constantly has their foot on the brake pedal just enough to turn on the lights.

'99 Contour Sport V6 MTX