Interpretation ID: 20072.ztv

Mr. Stephen F. Gund
18711 S. Mingo
Bixby, OK 74008

Dear Mr. Gund:

This is in reply to your email of May 25, 1999, to Taylor Vinson of this Office. You would like a statement from us "that it is OK for the dealer to disconnect or turn off the daytime running lights" on your Olds Aurora.

We are pleased to be responsive to your request. I enclose copies of letters on this subject that we sent to Paul J.M. Angrisano, III, on August 29,1996, and September 30, 1996. This interpretation is still in effect.

This interpretation states that a motor vehicle dealer may disconnect daytime running lamps, or install an on/off switch, without violating Federal law.

If you have further questions, you may call Mr. Vinson at 202-366-5263.

Sincerely,
Frank Seales, Jr.
Chief Counsel
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