Interpretation ID: nht88-3.57

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 09/23/88

FROM: HARRY B. SKINNER -- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

TO: RUSSELL A. STORMS

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 08/17/89 FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD -- NHTSA TO RUSSELL STORMS; REDBOOK A34; STANDARD 125; VSA 108[B]; LETTER DATED 09/12/88 FROM RUSSELL A STORMS TO FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

TEXT: Dear Mr. Storms:

The Office of Traffic Operations received your September 12 letter requesting approval of a vehicular device you designed to be used by motorists prior to the use of flares or other similar emergency devices.

Our office is responsible for establishing national standards for the design, placement, and application of traffic control devices used on roadways open to public travel. These standards apply to highway signs, signals, and pavement markings, not to ve hicular devices. We are forwarding a copy of your letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since vehicle safety is one of its program areas, we feel NHTSA is in a better position to advise you concerning your device.

Thank you for your interest in motorist safety and much success in your endeavor.

Sincerely yours,

Please reply further to Mr. Storms advising him of his device. Also, please[Illegible Word] a copy of your response to HTO-22. Thank you.