martin j

Followed a new cooper S today and noticed that when the driver braked the high level brake light flashed quickly 4/5 times before going on solidly, anyone else seen similar on another car.? It certainly made me pay attention.

nomadicS2k

Normally it meant they were breaking really hard. They had it on the VXR range IIRC

m1bjr

Is it legal?
I guess it must be....

Big bimmer lights extra, brighter segments on the boot cluster,
and the EU renault would run it's hazards if braking near threshold above 120 IIRC.

Nick Graves

It's the automotive equivalent of girls shrieking & flapping their elbows about.

It may be of some genuine safety benefit to tailgating Audi drivers, I suppose.

Shopman

Perfect

Penelope Ptistop

I've noticed flashing brake lights on the Insignias. I think it's a good idea, as it attracts more attention. Of course it will only work (to attract attention) if every other vehicle doesn't have the same set up. I'd like to have similar on the S!

Nick Graves

Flashing lights on Insignias usually mean you've been exceeding the speed limit.

RichwiththeS2000

My old astra used to do this if you activated ABS the rear light would basically strobe insanely until you accelerated again lol

4x4 freak

Penelope Ptistop

Damn! This has been happening to me allot!