{"id":84830,"date":"2023-06-06T21:57:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T04:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=84830"},"modified":"2024-02-02T01:48:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T09:48:39","slug":"backup-lights-are-essential-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/backup-lights-are-essential-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Backup Lights Are Essential, Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8886b3-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8886b3-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_8886b3-e2 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-c67e21  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-383e12\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eaf167-f2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eaf167-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eaf167-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_eaf167-f2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eaf167-f2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Backup lights illuminate when you set the gear lever to reverse.<\/li><li>These lights are usually white and bright enough to illuminate the space directly behind the car.<\/li><li>Vehicles are federally mandated to have at least one reverse light. It should also be visible to anyone immediately behind the vehicle.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle&rsquo;s backup lights illuminate when you set the gear lever to reverse. The lights tell drivers behind you that you&rsquo;re about to reverse your vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s the Function of Backup Lights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Backup lights are meant to warn pedestrians and drivers behind your vehicle that you&rsquo;re going to be reversing. If you&rsquo;re backing up from a parking spot, backup lights are valuable for passing pedestrians or drivers who might need to stop or give you space to let you reverse. Alerting other people when you are reversing is crucial since you won&rsquo;t have perfect visibility when your vehicle is reversing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backup light is white and is usually bright enough to illuminate the space directly behind the vehicle, which can be useful for seeing potential obstacles, objects, or walls when reversing. While backup lights aren&rsquo;t as powerful as headlights, they should provide ample lighting for you to be able to reverse carefully even in pitch-black darkness. Your car&rsquo;s reverse light can also provide the light needed by your reverse camera to see in low-light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"car tail light\" class=\"wp-image-84929\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/backup-light.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The backup light is white and is usually bright enough to illuminate the space directly behind the vehicle, which can be useful for seeing potential obstacles, objects, or walls when reversing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Backup Lights Mandated by Law?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All vehicles are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/CFR-2004-title49-vol5\/xml\/CFR-2004-title49-vol5-sec571-108.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"federally mandated\">federally mandated<\/a> to have at least one reverse light. Backup lights should be positioned where it&rsquo;s visible to anyone immediately behind the vehicle. You might be wondering, &ldquo;What color are reverse lights?&rdquo; Backup or reverse lights are white, which makes them stand out against the vehicle&rsquo;s red rear lights. Backup lights also illuminate with greater intensity compared to the vehicle&rsquo;s rear lights when the brakes aren&rsquo;t being pressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backup lights also have minimum luminous intensity requirements. If the vehicle only has one backup light, then the light&rsquo;s luminous intensity requirements double.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also laws in some states such as <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-revised-code\/section-4513.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Ohio\">Ohio<\/a> that prohibit turning on backup lights when the vehicle is moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reversing your vehicle out of a parking spot might catch nearby drivers or pedestrians by surprise, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Additionally, driving without a reverse light puts you at risk of getting a ticket from law enforcement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one of your vehicle&rsquo;s backup lamps has gone out, then you should have it replaced immediately. Remember that a faulty reverse light can be caused by other issues aside from a burned out bulb such as a faulty reverse light switch or gear selector mechanism. If you have a broken reverse light and don&rsquo;t know how to fix it, don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to a trustworthy mechanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Backup Lights for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you&rsquo;re already well aware of how important it is to have functioning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/back-up-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"backup lights\">backup lights<\/a> for road safety. Once the housing is cracked or the bulb starts to dim, you should find replacement lights as soon as you can. Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has an array of backup lights for you to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since functioning backup lights are mandated by law, we know how important it is to get your orders delivered as fast as possible. We&rsquo;ll ship your order from the distribution center nearest you, so you can get back on the road in a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to ask a few questions before deciding on your order? Our toll-free lines are open 24\/7. Our team members will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our products, whether they&rsquo;re about fitment or shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wait too long before replacing dim or busted automotive lights. Shop and order replacement lights today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Your vehicle&rsquo;s backup lights illuminate when you set the gear lever to reverse. 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