Without all the sarcasm and technical requirements taillights are a major safety component. It is impossible to just look at them and say they are better. Remember that there is a huge difference between standing directly behind the car looking at them and seeing them while driving down the road. These lights need to be seen from many different angles. Think of the number of different angles that are involved. You have traffic behind you that can range from a lowrider to a minivan to a maxi van maybe a 4X4 truck or even a semi. The lights need to be clearly seen from all of these different positions. Also these vehicles may not be directly behind you. They could be parked at the curb or in the lane beside you. They need to be able to clearly see these lights as well. Consider also pedestrians of different heights and ages that need to be aware of whether you are turning, stopping etc. These are the reasons for the regulations. I am seriously interested in a set of these taillights for my 69 Dart but I would like to know that by using them I am not endangering the safety of others.
~Michael