Delaware Inspection - orig center high mount brakelight required?

[CobraVert97]

Buddy at work just acquired an '89 LX 5.0 vert & is looking to replace the trunklid without the ugly luggage rack/3rd brakelight assembly. Will Delaware inspection pass a vehicle that was originally equipped with the center high mount brakelight if it is removed?

 

[Cobra84]

I am not sure the correct answer to your question but i have noticed that the Newcastle DMV is much more lenient then the Dover, De DMV

 

[CobraVert97]

He lives in Wilmington. Not sure where he goes. Does Delaware allow private inspection facilities or only state? I've only been in NJ for 2 years but I already hate the public facilities. Between getting my bike & car inspected took 5 visits total! For stupid crap that no one ever told me nor written anywhere I could find! (ie. Must have original ins card, copy not acceptable, tinted faceshield unacceptable, etc)

Anyway, hoping someone knows the laws in Delaware.

 

[FordSVTFan]

All cars made after 1986 must have the third brake light.

 

[20LethalVenom03]

by law probably. But if its a garage or shop doing the state inspection I bet they won't even notice it not being there, whats the worst case scenario, you have to swap 4 bolts and plug it back in for the old lid.

 

[357cstang]

All cars made after 1986 must have the third brake light.

+1

Yes they will notice, yes they will fail him.

For inspections in New Castle County (DE Has state inspections only, no private garages) I suggest going to the RT13 facility between around 10am on a Tuesday or Thursday. You should be in and out in 15 minutes.

If for some reason you fail, do not go back to RT13 for re-inspection. Head over to Airport Rd's facility around 9am.

But yes he needs a center brake light to pass inspection.