Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment
fmvss · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Published 2004-08-11 · Effective 2004-09-10 · 69 FR 48805
Document
Document number
04-18297
Federal Register citation
69 FR 48805
CFR reference
49 CFR 571
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fmvss
Sub-agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication date
2004-08-11
Effective date
2004-09-10
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA-2004-18794
Abstract
This document amends the Federal lighting standard for motor vehicle turn signal lamps, stop lamps, taillamps, and parking lamps to increase compatibility with the requirements of the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) and to improve visibility of these lamps. Manufacturers will be permitted to comply with either the existing requirements or the new requirements for a period of between seven to 10 years, depending on vehicle type, at which time they will be required to comply with the new requirements. This action completes rulemaking that implemented the grant of a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Groupe de Travail Bruxelles 1952.