I don't know a lot about this but your explanation makes sense carrefour. I don't remember exactly, but I think the leds I'm using were rated 20-30ma.

So if I want the light to stay on for short period of time when stop, what would be the easiest/simplest way of accomplishing that? In another thread I saw somebody mention using a supercapacitor in their setup. Is there a way to use one of those to keep the light lit up briefly when I stop at stop signs and such?