Business · 12/11/2009Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

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

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards rule reorganizing the lighting standard has its effective date delayed from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012, to address concerns raised by manufacturers and allow the agency to resolve all issues before the new requirements take effect.