Interpretation ID: nht87-2.28

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/29/87

FROM: SIDNEY A. GARRETT -- PRESIDENT BROWN CARGO VAN INC

TO: TAYLOR VINSON, LEGAL COUNSEL NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 09/28/87 FROM ERIKA Z. JONES -- NHTSA TO SIDNEY A. GARRETT, REDBOOK A31, STANDARD 102, STANDARD 108, TRUCK SIDE MARKETS

TEXT: Dear Mr. Vinson,

We are manufacturers of truck van bodies and would like to have an interpretation of the regulations regarding the placement of intermediate lamps and reflectors. We are currently installing lights on our upper rail and reflectors just above the lowe r rail as indicated on the attached drawings.

We are of the opinion that we are installing lights and reflectors on the front part of each side that are unnecessary under current federal regulations.

Would you please send us your interpretation of these regulations for our files. Additionally, could you indicate whether compliance with federal regulations constitutes compliance with the various states' regulations since our van bodies are sold ac ross the country.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

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