Business · 24/09/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Transfers Headlamp Concealment Requirements to New Safety Standard

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has transferred most of the requirements for headlamp concealment devices to the new safety standard for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, while rescinding the remaining requirements.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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