Its the brake indicator light on the instrumenmt panel that lights up when the rest dont work. This video explains the probable cause and the fix procedure for the stubborn brake light on those 96-00 Honda CivicsPolice Brake Light Switch video. Check out this guide to find out why.
But it doesnt have to be.
When your Honda tail lights stay on suddenly more than likely its the little plug that has gone bad on the brake pedal simple replace it with some body pane. Its irritating when your Accords brake lights go on and remain lit when you have not stepped on the brake pedal. I drive a 2000 Honda Civic LX. This article applies to the Honda Accord 1990-2002.
