What is the requirement for brake lights?

• A. One white brake light
• B. Red or amber brake lights only
• C. Two amber brake lights
• D. One red brake light (stomp lamp)

Answer: (D)

Brake lights must clearly signal when you’re slowing down, and the color matters. The rule requires a single red brake light at the rear that lights up when you brake, typically activated by the foot brake (a stomp lamp). This red signal is universally understood by drivers behind you, helping prevent rear-end collisions. White brake lights aren’t correct because they don’t convey braking in the standard way, and two amber lights aren’t the required setup for a motorcycle. So the essential requirement is one red brake light at the rear that activates when you brake.