Why red rear signal lights on US version?

[Nikola3327]

It is rather ironical that foreign automakers from countries where Amber turn signals are required...make all red taillights for their US bound cars even though the US allows both...

 

[Kilotango74]

Don’t know why it’s such a big deal. Suddenly bright lights equals braking. Flashing light on one side indicates an upcoming turn. Why does color even matter.

 

[PoitNarf]

I had a Mustang right before I got my 3. Loved the sequential turn signals on it. Wish the 3 had something similar. At the very least the signal indicators should have been at least 3x their current size. I don’t know what the hell they were thinking designing a tail light with one of the smallest signal indicators I’ve ever seen on a car.

 

[Adam3]

My BMW has red brake lenses. I replaced the standard bulb with an amber LED and when the turn signal illuminates, it is perfectly amber even though the lens is red. It's pretty cool. I wish there was a way to do something similar on Model 3...

At the very least the signal indicators should have been at least 3x their current size. I don’t know what the hell they were thinking designing a tail light with one of the smallest signal indicators I’ve ever seen on a car.

I agree completely. A number of times I've missed the indicator on a model 3 that is driving next to me. It's so tiny.

Don’t know why it’s such a big deal. Suddenly bright lights equals braking. Flashing light on one side indicates an upcoming turn. Why does color even matter.

Based on color, In a fraction of a second you can tell if the person is braking or moving right/left - or both. You don't have to stare and wait for a blink. In the right situation this is the difference that can cause or avoid an accident.

 

[Candleflame]

TL;DR: Amber taillights look terrible. The US has the third stop light that European countries do not, which mitigates the issue.

third brake light is compulsory in europe. there is no reason for red brake lights in america apart from colour vanity.

 

[XLR82XS]

You can still have clear while having amber turn signals.

I know. I meant the lenses.

 

[XLR82XS]

The issue with the red for both brake and turn is that if one taillight isn't working and the driver is "tapping" the brakes... it looks like a turn signal is on.

If the driver behind them is an idiot - sure. Most vehicles today have the 3rd brake light and that would avoid the signal confusion.

 

[XLR82XS]

It's an interesting video, but to me there is still no "ambiguity" as he says. When I see a flashing rear indicator on one side of the car, I know it is a turn signal regardless of what color it is. I guess I am missing something, but 50 years of driving, it never occurred to me even one time that this is an issue.

Amen.

 

[Silicon Desert]

The issue with the red for both brake and turn is that if one taillight isn't working and the driver is "tapping" the brakes... it looks like a turn signal is on.

Ok, and I guess that driver would also have to be tapping that brake many times at a regular frequency to confuse me to think it is a signal light instead of a brake light. That process along with his one missing brake light sounds about as rare as a meteor hitting my house. Well, maybe not that rare, but any flashing rear light is still going to get my attention to see what they are doing. I'm still not buying that this is an issue for me if I'm behind them. Sort of sounds like something minor for people to argue about Just my one person opinion.

 

[MP3Mike]

It isn't like you can trust the turn signals anyhow. Too many people signal left and turn right, don't signal at all, or leave their turn signal on for miles and miles as they go straight.

 

[Silicon Desert]

It isn't like you can trust the turn signals anyhow. Too many people signal left and turn right, don't signal at all, or leave their turn signal on for miles and miles as they go straight.

Oh, so that was you traveling behind me? I guess I left on the signal all the way from here to Tennessee. My excuse is that I am old

 

[XLR82XS]

It isn't like you can trust the turn signals anyhow. Too many people signal left and turn right, don't signal at all, or leave their turn signal on for miles and miles as they go straight.

SO MANY people here in S.FL do not use their signals and it is REALLY irritating! Especially in traffic/rush hour. Am I supposed to read your mind?!

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Don’t know why it’s such a big deal. Suddenly bright lights equals braking. Flashing light on one side indicates an upcoming turn. Why does color even matter.

Some of us like pretty colors. Duh.

 

[JulienW]

Was just watching a Model Y video and it appears to show amber turn signal lights. It even appears that the besides the amber turn signal the "brake" lights also light red. Thought could be an optical illusion.

Sorry, took pick with camera at an angle.

 

[Adam3]

I checked with my friend that bought a model Y. Turn signals are red like model 3, unfortunately.