having no 3rd brake light seems like one of those things that cops could annoy/ticket you about if they noticed. I know when I'm out driving either of my sportscars, cops tend to give me extra attention, almost looking for something to bug me about. Maybe it's different in NoVa, but I wouldn't think it would be worth it.

by the way, didn't your car used to have a light kit of some sort instead of the oem popups?