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Interpretation ID: nht69-2.11

DATE: 02/07/69

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; William Haddon Jr. M.D.; NHTSA

TO: Messrs. Tanaka and Walders

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: In response to your letter of September 19, I attach an interpretation of the applicability of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to the Heads Mini-Trail and other similar vehicles ("mini-bikes"), which has been prepared for publication in the Federal Register.

This interpretation reiterates the opinion rendered American Honda Motor Co. Inc. on August 8 that mini-bikes are motor vehicles subject to the Act, must comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and must bear an appropriate certification of compliance.

Publication of this interpretations will insure that the Federal requirements will be understood equally by all manufacturers of mini-bikes, domestic and foreign.