Business · 18/02/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment Amendment

Summary

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard on lighting has been updated to allow white reflex reflectors to be mounted vertically in upper rear corner locations, simplifying compliance with the standard, as long as they meet specific photometric requirements for off-axis light entrance angles.

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