Business · 05/04/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Revised Lamp Mounting Requirements

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has updated its interpretation of the location requirements for identification and clearance lamps on trucks and trailers over 80 inches wide, citing the availability of narrow lamps and a shift in enforcement policy.