Backup Light Switch: Can I use reverse without it?

[iceminion]

its probably illegal to use a car without reverse lights.....but there are so many things that can break and stop a car from working.....do the designers of these cars actually say "now, what ELSE can I add to this mess that could act up and stop the car from working...."

I was considering removing the wire to simplify things in my engine bay, but I am lazy