Originally Posted by
Smokeless EF
If the light is on the vehicle, it needs to operate. Third brake lights aren't necessary and if you "shave it" in the future, the inspector wont argue with you about it.
they may not be necessary, but if it came on the car, it needs to be there and be functional. Just like airbags. It's a vdot thing. But just as was said, what they dont know wont hurt them, shaved, and your def. fine.