#26766 Request Safety tail and brake lights

functions provided they have two distinct illumination levels. An optional tail light (“rain
light”), as described above, may be added to cars in all other classes. Lights that function
as a strobe lights are not permitted except that in Formula and Sports Racer classes, the
tail light may strobe when directed to be used as a rain light.
A. BRAKE LIGHTS
All non-Formula cars shall have two operating red brake lights.
B. RAIN LIGHTS
All cars shall be equipped with rain light(s) clearly visible from the rear.
1. Non-Formula and Sports Racing cars shall utilize red tail lights, the rain
light described in 9.3.31.B.2 or both.
2. All Formula (open wheel) and Sports Racing cars shall be equipped with a
red taillight of at least the equivalent illumination power of a 15-watt
bulb. This light shall be mounted as high as possible on the centerline of
the car. Light assemblies shall be considered one light for the purposes of
this rule, irrespective of the number of individual lamps the assembly
may contain.
3. Light assemblies may perform both rain and brake light functions
provided they have two distinct illumination levels. Lights that function
as strobe lights are not permitted except in Formula and Sports Racer
classes. The taillight may strobe when directed to be used as a rain light.
C. Exposed glass headlights shall be taped. Rear brake lights may be taped with
transparent tape. Turn signals, front parking lights, backup lamps, and side marker
lights may be taped or painted. Lights mounted on or below the bumper shall be
removed, and all resulting holes shall be covered to prevent air passage through
said holes. Lights mounted within the bumper may be removed or covered and any
resulting holes shall be covered to prevent air passage through said holes.
In Appendix F, Technical Glossary, add red tail light as follows:
"Red Tail Light: A red light at the back of an automobile that makes it possible for the
vehicle to be seen from the rear."