A vehicle warning system and a method of modifying a vehicle is provided.
The system is installable on a vehicle having a brake pedal operatively
connected to a brake light mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle. In
one aspect, the vehicle warning system includes a distance proximity
sensor adapted for mounting on the rear portion of the vehicle and a
controller operatively connected to the sensor. The controller is adapted
to receive a brake signal when the brake pedal of the vehicle is
depressed, which activates the controller to send a start flashing signal
to the brake light. The sensor sends a stop flashing signal to the
controller upon sensing a vehicle within a selected distance behind the
vehicle.