The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has again postponed the effective date for the revised lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2012. The agency wants the extra time to confirm that there were no substantive changes included when the agency published the reorganized and simplified FMVSS 108 in 2007. The revised standard was originally scheduled to take effect in 2008.

The lighting standard has been amended many times since it was first adopted in 1967 in order to address technological advances and enhance safety. As a consequence, the old regulation was unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand.

The NHTSA will also use the additional time to address petitions from some industry groups for additional clarifications or revisions to FMVSS No. 108. Early compliance to the revised standard continues to be permitted. Both the old and new versions of 108 are published in one location: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/octqtr/pdf/49cfr571.108.pdf. The “new” version starts at page 76.

Questions or comments may be directed to Steve McDonald.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a proposed rule to increase the tire test pressure for temporary-use spare tires (T-tires) from 52 pounds per square inch (psi) to 60 psi. The proposed change responds to a petition from the Tire & Rim Association (TRA).

In supporting the requested change, the NHTSA believes the revised test pressure will increase the stringency of the test while incorporating real-world conditions. The revision would also harmonize the U.S. standard with various international standards, including the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Japanese regulations.

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a proposed rule to increase the tire test pressure for temporary-use spare tires (T-tires) from 52 pounds per square inch (psi) to 60 psi. The proposed change responds to a petition from the Tire & Rim Association (TRA).

In supporting the requested change, the NHTSA believes the revised test pressure will increase the stringency of the test while incorporating real-world conditions. The revision would also harmonize the U.S. standard with various international standards, including the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Japanese regulations.

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.