The R.E.D. (Rear-End Deterrent) Alert brake light system enhances vehicle safety by modifying the third brake light to emit four half-second pulses upon initial brake application, followed by a steady illumination. This pulsing pattern is designed to capture the attention of drivers behind you, thereby reducing the risk of rear-end collisions.
Key Features
- Increased Visibility: The pulsing light pattern significantly improves the likelihood of alerting distracted drivers, especially during nighttime or adverse weather conditions.
- Universal Compatibility: R.E.D. Alert can be installed on virtually any car, truck, or SUV.
- Legal Compliance: The system adheres to all Federal Trade Commission regulations and is Department of Transportation compliant across all 50 states. It operates by pulsing (dimming and brightening) rather than blinking or flashing, aligning with legal standards.
Safety Benefits
- Studies indicate that 90% of rear-end collisions could be avoided if the trailing vehicle had one extra second of warning.
- Research has shown that a pulsing third brake light can increase the reaction time of drivers in trailing vehicles by approximately 50%.
- Distracted drivers are 69% more likely to notice a vehicle stopping if it has a pulsing third brake light.
