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by NeZe from Central Florida

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Yesterday, I got a light break.

Traveling on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, I got stopped by Police.  I quickly went through a mental checklist ... seatbelt, check ... driving under the speed limit, check ... driver's license, check ... insurance card, check ...

It seems what I forgot to check is my brake light!

Officer B was nice enough to let me go with a warning and an order to fix the light.

Does everyone check the brake lights on their vehicles?  If so, how often do you do it?

Thanks again for the break, Officer B!!  The brake light is fixed.

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pattiep read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 6:12 AM

No, I never check mine. I have to either back up in the drive in order to see the reflection or have someone there to look for me. I guess it's a good thing to check them once in awhile. But you know they can go out while in transit. You never know..

slgps read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 8:10 AM

NeZe...we would have chipped in and paid your ticket :)

NeZe read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 8:51 AM

Thanks, Slgps!!

I don't think the $2.35 in my purse would have made the cut!

LOL

FlaNative read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 4:36 PM

I always check the brake lights on the Harley before pulling out of the garage.

Check the truck lights once or twice a week when I get home from work...it's dark, so easy to see I have lights in back working.

timh111 read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 8:09 PM

Every weekend when I clean my truck, I have my wife come out(since I'm washing her truck too)and stand in the back of both of our trucks and 1 at a time check the driving lights (the 1's that are on when the regular lights are on), my brake lights and my reverse lights. Never know when those bulbs are gonna blow!!

NeZe read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2007 | 11:23 PM

Oh!!

Now I see where my problem is, Timh111 ...

I need to get me a hubby to check my brake lights!!

ROFL!!

timh111 read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 6:29 AM

WHOA...Let's not go to Extreme's now!!! I got a better idea to check your lights (and it will probably last longer then the warranty on the car,unlike a spouse). Try backing your vehicle up to your garage door(with the door closed of course)at dusk. You can see the reflection of the rear lights in your mirrors. This way you can check your turn, reverse, driving and flashers.

NeZe read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 11:29 AM

WOW!!

Your idea definitely makes better sense now that I have had some sleep - LOL

Thanks for the advice, Timh111!!

Really. I don't know what I was thinking!! - LOL

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 4:22 PM

On both my vehicles, a Camaro and an Astro van, I know the brake light is out when the turn signal don't work. It won't make that clicking noise, and the indicator light won't blink, but remain solid. I keep spares in the glove compartment. It only takes a couple of minutes to change.
The one time I got nailed for this, it happened on my way home from work. I figured I would fix it when I got home. Wouldn't you know, I got stopped before I got home! They gave me a postcard like thing, and said when you get it fixed, have any police officer sign it, then just mail it in. The fee for the signature stating it was fixed, was $5.00.

di8828 read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 7:31 PM

Faulty equipment will happen and some officer's know this so they give you ten days to fix it...I think that's courtious!

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 7:52 PM

Yeah di, it is very courteous, and if you can't get a little bulb changed in 10 days, I guess you probably deserve a more substantial fine! LOL!

NeZe read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:01 PM

Hey, DaytonaFrank,

Keeping spares is not a bad idea at all. I actually learned how to replace the little lightbulb and yes, it was no biggie.

And Di, I agree. It was very courteous of Officer B to give me a break.

In New Jersey, back in the 80's, people had to take their vehicles to the DMV for inspection every year to make sure everything worked fine. They used to check the exhaustion, the brakes and even the signal lights among other things.

Hmmm ... I wonder if they ever did that here in Florida ...

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:04 PM

NeZe, if you have not had it done yet, look in the owner's manual if you have it. It should contain simple instructions for changing the bulb.
If you are not mechanically inclined, have one or both of your sons read it, they could easily do it I am sure.
Keep us posted, yeah?
Whatever you do, do not let a mechanic do it for you!!!

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:06 PM

Ok, That was posted after your last comment.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:09 PM

Yes, they did have vehicle inspections here in FL, but discontinued it soon after I moved to Daytona in 1979. It was an albatross, and I wonder why any state still does this.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:22 PM

I was thinking revenue, but the only ones that make out, are mechanics that will fail your car, just to make more money, and sell you repairs you don't need. This is how it is in NY.
In FL, it was run by the state, and you had to take your car to get fixed, or you had the FREEDOM to fix it yourself, they did not care, as long as your car passed the state inspection. One of the MANY reasons I loved living in FL! And still do! LOL!

NeZe read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:27 PM

Hi, DaytonaFrank,

Unfortunately, I am not mechanically inclined, but that little book you are talking about is FULL of information!! - LOL

Sometimes I feel there should be mandatory inspections on the vehicles, especially when I see cars spewing smoke all over the highway! Shame on them!!

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:29 PM

One last thing. When privately owned garages, or other automotive businesses, are in charge of giving out state issued inspection stickers, I am quite sure there will be no corruption there. NY?

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:33 PM

Yeah NeZe. The Manual. Unless you bought the vehicle new, you are lucky to have it.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Aug 18, 2007 | 8:45 PM

I always buy a shop manual for any vehicle I have ever had. It is not because I do not trust mechanics....
Well no, that would be a lie. It is because I do not trust mechanics, and if I can't do it myself, I need to learn how to ride a bicycle again. I seem to have forgotten! LOL!

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