According to the provisions of the National Technical Regulation on technical safety quality and environmental protection for automobiles (QCVN 09:2015), each automobile must be equipped with at least two symmetrical brake lights in the rear light cluster.
These lights must be in working order, the light must be red and must be of sufficient intensity to be visible from a distance of 20 metres in daylight conditions.
A representative of the inspection center in Hanoi said: "When inspecting a vehicle, the inspector is required to check two symmetrical brake lights. If one of these two lights is not lit, is cracked or does not meet the light intensity requirements, the vehicle will fail the inspection."
Cars with one of the two brake lights mounted symmetrically on the rear light cluster broken will be refused registration.
According to Circular 08/2023, if the vehicle's brake lights are incomplete, broken, improperly installed, do not light up when braking, or the light is not red, or the light intensity is not enough, the vehicle will be classified as "damaged, seriously defective" and will not meet inspection requirements.
In particular, for vehicles with three brake lights, including a central brake light on the rearview mirror and two symmetrical brake lights, as long as the two symmetrical brake lights are working properly, the vehicle will still pass inspection, even if the central brake light is not on.
There are many reasons why the brake lights do not come on when you apply the brakes. One of the common causes is a burned out bulb or a damaged brake pedal switch.
Cars with damaged brake lights are not only dangerous for the driver but also for other road users.
This switch is located right on the brake pedal shaft, when the driver steps on the brake pedal, the switch will activate to light up the brake lights. After a period of use, this switch can wear out or break, resulting in the brake lights not working properly.
Additionally, a faulty anti-lock braking system (ABS) or an incompletely applied handbrake can also cause the brake lights to stay on or not turn off.
In these cases, the driver needs to have the vehicle inspected and repaired promptly to ensure safety when participating in traffic. If not fixed, when the vehicle is inspected, the vehicle may be refused registration and must be repaired before being re-inspected.
Administrative penalties for vehicles with substandard brake lightsIn addition to being denied vehicle registration, drivers operating vehicles with substandard brake lights may also be subject to administrative penalties. According to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, drivers may be fined between VND300,000 and VND400,000 if the vehicle does not have sufficient brake lights or the lights are not working or do not meet design standards.
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/den-branh-o-to-mot-ben-bi-hong-co-duoc-dang-kiem-post305789.html
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