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Hey there!

I was just wondering if you may be able to help. I brought a black sticker with the word ‘swift’ cut out of it from overseas for my smallest brake light at the top of my Suzuki Swift. I have been doing some research, and I think I know the answer is that it is not legal already, but I just wanted to double check with an expert! You are still able to see the red light through the swift but not the whole light.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you, Kaylah

Hi I have included the requirements for a brake light, it does state ( Modified ) as being a reason for rejection,

How about sticking that swift sticker on your bumper ?

Performance

12. When the service brake is activated:

a) a mandatory lamp does not operate, or

b) a lamp does not remain steadily illuminated.

13. A lamp operates when the service brake is not applied.

14. A lamp emits a light that is:

a) not substantially red, or

b) not diffuse, or

c) not projected to the rear, or

d) not approximately equal in intensity from the other lamp in a pair, or

e) not bright enough to produce a light that is visible from 100m in normal daylight, eg due to modification, deterioration, dirt or an incorrect light source, or

f) is altered, eg due to damage or modification.