That REALLY sucks! Hope it is all over from here on out. Many new cars are coming with flashing third brake lights but I believe they flash continuously which would be very annoying. I think they are an increadibly great safety option and they have been proven to reduce rear end collisions.

The flasher I offer is adjustable for duration and rate of flash so sitting at a light, the flashing will stop but can be reactivated by lifting your foot briefly and reapplying the brake pedal as needed. I've got a number of them in use in VXes and other vehicles in NY (and other places) where rear ending seems to occur frequently and they are working well. Plus it looks really cool when a bunch of VXes are traveling together.....