Interpretation ID: nht89-3.39

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1989

FROM: GEORGE B. MADAY -- PRES., NETWORK USA INC.

TO: ADMINISTRATOR -- NHTSA

TITLE: DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 4-8-90 TO GEORGE B. MADAY FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD; (A35; STD. 108); GRAPHICS OMITTED. TEXT:

We are assessing the U.S. market potential for an Automatic Light Switching Device for automobiles. The device works on the basis of a light sensor which automatically activates the vehicles headlights at a certain level of darkness (adjustable with pot entiometer). There is a manual override for the operator.

This quality product is manufactured in Switzerland and is being used by the Swiss Police vehicles.

As their U.S. agent, I seek to find out the following:

1. What legislation is in force or pending regarding the mandatory utilization of such daytime running lights for vehicles?

2. What regulations, standards, form s, etc., have to be submitted to you or the appropriate agency to ensure that the product meets any U.S. specifications or standards prior to importation.

I look forward to a response at your earliest convenience.