Red tape hides faulty brake lights raise liability questions
Trina Cox asks who is at fault when a car with one tail light covered in red tape stops and veers, showing no brake lights. Sgt Jim Tigner says liability could fall on either party depending on circumstances and whether the lead driver knew their lighting was out.
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Brake lights and signals at railroad crossing questioned
A traffic expert discusses rear end collision factors including brake light failure and witness statements. Editors note legality of red taped tail lights. At a Placentia railroad crossing, drivers should follow the signal nearest them as a train approaches.
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