An improved accelerator and brake indicators for vehicles. Visual indicators of braking, coasting and acceleration are visible from the front, sides and rear of a vehicle. Such indicators may be used on any type of vehicle including cars, trucks, trailers, airplanes, motorcycles, bicycles, toy vehicles, etc. An accelerator indicator may be blue, green or any other color. An external accelerator indicator is not visible to an operator, and does not interfere with nighttime operation of vehicles. One or more indicator hues are chosen so as to be esthetically pleasing. Indicator design and placement are also chosen so as to be esthetically pleasing. Indicators are suitable for installation into any existing or future style of motor vehicle. Indicators may be positioned upon a motor vehicle in conventional and non-conventional locations. Preferentially, accelerator, brake, and running indicators comprise a housing including a reflective shell and one or more translucent lenses forming a sealed enclosure, a connector or socket, a removable light bulb or light emitting element, a means to electrically connect a socket to the brake light electrical system, and a means to electrically connect a socket to a sensor attached to the accelerator system of a motor vehicle.