Interpretation ID: aiam3221
Jr.
President
G. Mack Industries
Ltd.
Suite No. 3
933 McLeod Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada R2G OY4;
Dear Mr. Leftrook: This is in reply to your letter of February 18, 1980, asking about th legality in the United States of a lamp with the words 'DON'T PASS' which you are presently manufacturing for school buses in Canada. The lamp is intended for mounting on both the front and rear of the bus.; Such a lamp is not required in this country under Federal law. Its us as original equipment on U.S. school buses would not be prohibited by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, *Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment*, since its installation would not appear to impair the effectiveness of required lighting equipment. Its legality would be determined by that of the State in which the bus is registered and operated, and therefore, you should contact the individual State for their opinion in this matter.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel