In January, Mercedes got permission from the NHTSA to trial its Adaptive Brake Lights. The lights blink rapidly when the car brakes suddenly from a high speed. Initially, the government had refused to make a permanent change to its auto safety rule, which requires the steady illumination of vehicle lights, but relented when Mercedes said it wanted to show its flashing brake lights improve car safety by preventing rear-end crashes, according to MSNBC. Mercedes will sell 5,000 S- and CL-Class cars over the next two years with the technology. “This is a classic case of lighting engineering moving faster than federal standards,â€? said Rae Tyson, a spokesperson for the NHTSA. Do you think these brake lights are a good idea? Do some government regulations slow innovation? Post your thoughts in our comment section…
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