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Interpretation ID: nht68-3.36

DATE: 05/10/68

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; David A. Fay; NHTSA

TO: Kaiser Jeep Corporation

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Thank you for your letter of April 17, 1968, to Mr. George C. Nield, requesting a confirmation of your interpretation of the visibility requirements for back-up lamps as specified in Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.

You are correct in your interpretation that the visibility requirements for back-up lamps on multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks will be predicated on the normal driving, or closed tail gate, position.

Thank you for your interest in meeting the intent of the requirements of Standard No. 108.