Interpretation ID: aiam1616
Hamilton & Bell
Box 3486 Terminal Annex
Spokane
WA 99220;
Dear Mr. Hamilton: NHTSA Regional Administrator Hall has forwarded your letter of Augus 27, 1974 for our comments.; I enclose a copy of an information sheet: 'Where to Obtain Moto Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.' The standards that apply to 'motorcycles' are those that apply to mopeds. Some of these standards contain lesser requirements for 'motor-driven cycles'--motorcycles with 5 H.P. or less. I also enclose a copy of recent amendments to the standards, specifically directed towards motor-driven cycles including mopeds. We have no standard for snowmobiles as they are not 'motor vehicles' under our jurisdiction.; Our current fuel system integrity standard (No. 301) does not cove buses. The new standard effective September 1, 1975 (No. 301-75) will include a wider range of motor vehicles including buses of 10,000 lbs. or less gross weight, but only those that use fuel with a boiling point above 32 degrees F.; Four-wheel drive 'jeep'-type vehicles such as the Haflinger hav generally been classified by their manufacturer as 'multipurpose passenger vehicles.' This category of vehicle, is defined as a vehicle 'designated to carry 10 persons or less which is constructed either as a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.' A Haflinger model 'designed primarily for the transportation of property or special purpose equipment,' however, would be a 'truck.'; I hope this answers your questions. Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Acting Chief Counsel