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Interpretation ID: nht69-2.40

DATE: 06/30/69

FROM: C.A. BAKER -- OFFICE OF STANDARDS ON ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE, MOTOR VEH. PERFORMANCE SERV., CONCURRENCE OF OFFICE OF ASST CHIEF COUNSEL -- NHTSA

TO: Renault, Incorporated

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Thank you for your letter of June 18, 1969, to the U.S. Department of Transportation, concerning your request for clarification of the visibility requirements of back up lamps as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.

The visibility requirements for backup lamps on station wagons or similar type motor vehicles will be predicated on the normal driving, or closed tailgate, position. These lamps may therefore be mounted on the tailgate.