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Interpretation ID: aiam0518

Mr. T. A. Branson, Ambassador Trailers, P. O. Box 2522, Muscle Shoals, Al, 35660; Mr. T. A. Branson
Ambassador Trailers
P. O. Box 2522
Muscle Shoals
Al
35660;

Dear Mr. Branson: This is in reply to your letter of November 4, 1971, to the Departmen of Transportation, concerning lighting requirements on your boat trailers.; A copy of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment' is enclosed for your information. The location of the lamps and reflectors shown on your drawing appears to meet the requirements of Standard No. 108, providing they are mounted to meet the height requirements.; Since the width of your trailer is more than 80 inches, front and rea clearance lamps and rear identification lamps are also required as specified in Table I and located as specified in Table II. Combination front and rear clearance lamps are allowed in paragraph S4.1.1.9.; There are no other requirements for trailers specified in the Federa Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.; Sincerely, E. T. Driver, Director, Office of Operating Systems, Moto Vehicle Programs;