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Interpretation ID: nht90-2.69

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: June 1, 1990

FROM: A. Roger Hirstein -- Industry Development Manager, 3M Commercial Graphics Div.

TO: Taylor Vincent -- Legal Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 9-14-90 from P.J. Rice to A.R. Hirstein (A36; Std. 108)

TEXT:

One of our customers has asked for written verification that our SCOTCHLITE Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting can be used in a red and white block pattern on the side of a trailer for conspicuity purposes and not be in violation of REG 108. It is our in terpretation that materials such as our SCOTCHLITE Reflective Sheeting can be used in addition to the requirements of REG 108 but not in place of.

We would appreciate your review and written direction so we can meet our customer's request.