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If it's the brake light on the dash, it may mean that your brake fluid is low or there's an error with the ABS system. Low brake fluid isn't cause for worry once you've filled it, unless your master cylinder is failing or you've got a leak in a line somewhere. If it's an ABS error and the light says ABS, you can diagnose it if you have access to an OBD-II that can read ABS codes. Of course, that's only 1996 and newer models.

If it's the brake on the rear of the vehicle that signal to the driver behind you that you've applied your brakes, then yes. It's unsafe and if law enforcement sees you brake and the light doesn't come on, you can get a ticket. In some jurisdications, it can even get your car impounded. Be careful. It could mean the bulb or the socket is bad. Those are super easy to fix. The brake light relay, which is under the hood in a box labelled for relays and fuses, may be bad. It's easy to fix too and usually isn't that expensive. You just pull the old one out and pop the new on in. It could also be the brake light switch, which is under the brake pedal. Those usually aren't that expensive either, but can be difficult to replace.

No matter which light it is, you should get it addressed as soon as possible.

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