Yeah, I think the next time I see one of our local finest sitting somewhere, maybe I'll just stop and ask.

I know some of them can be picky though. I replaced the amber service lights on the top of the cab on my RAM with clear lenses and white lights and I was stopped the next morning on my way into work (lights on). No white lights allowed above the windshield!

So I changed out the white bulbs with amber and took it in for inspection... Sheesh.

 

Check this thread .......


https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/one-3rd-brake-light-solution-expedition-one-bracket-37088/

Never had an issue with Virginia's finest, but of course they have alot more on their minds than ticky tac 3rd brake light rules .... like catching bad guys.

 

That looks nice and is exactly how I'd like mine to work, unfortunately, I just noticed something else about my wheels that would make this set up look funny, well not funny, it would look like I did something off center.

It's weird, but only one bolt hole in my wheels is centered on a spoke (see the start of this thread). The rest of the holes are slightly off center, so the wheel, when mounted on the spare rack is off to the left by a half inch. Weird, ain't it?

If I mount the thrid brake light square and level, it'll be off center in the spoke hole that it shines through. And since I'm an old, anal S.O.B., that will just plain drive me nutzed...

 

I cut mine off right at the top of the tire carrier and cut the top part so the light will be level, its as short as can be so it can clear my 15in rims in the back. It lights the whole inside of the tire up nicely so i think it is actually easier to see after the mod. But, good luck with the law, it all depends on the mood of the officer.