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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 571

[Docket No. 95-87; Notice 2]

RIN 2127-AF78

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices

and Associated Equipment

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends Standard No. 108, the Federal motor

vehicle standard on lighting, to adopt new photometric requirements for

motorcycle headlamps. The requirements will improve the objectivity of

the aiming of their upper beam. The new photometric requirements are

those of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J584 OCT93,

added as a new Figure 32 to Standard No. 108. They will exist

simultaneously with the current photometric requirements of SAE J584

April 1964 until September 1, 2000, when they become mandatory for new

vehicle equipment. When being tested for photometric compliance with

Figure 32, the upper beam of motorcycle headlamps will be aimed

photoelectrically, instead of visually, as at present.

The amendments will enhance motor vehicle safety by improving

visibility for the motorcycle operator, and detectability of his or her

machine.

DATES: The final rule is effective October 15, 1996. Conformance with

its requirements is optional until September 1, 2000, when it becomes

mandatory.

Petitions for reconsideration must be filed not later than October

15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Petitions for reconsideration must refer to Docket No. 95-

87; Notice 2 and be submitted to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh

Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jere Medlin, Office of Safety

Performance Standards, NHTSA (Telephone: 202-366-5276; FAX: 202-366-

4329).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices,

and Associated Equipment, specifies requirements for motorcycle

headlamps. Principally, these are the specifications of SAE Standard

J584 April 1964, which have been incorporated by reference into

Standard No. 108.

Petition for Rulemaking

The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) petitioned for rulemaking to

amend Standard No. 108 to allow SAE Standard J584 OCT93 as an

alternative to SAE J584 April 1964. According to MIC, motorcycle

headlamps designed to conform to SAE J584 April 1964 have difficulty in

providing sufficient lower beam illumination directly in front of the

motorcycle, a need met by SAE J584 OCT93. Further, adoption of the 1993

requirements would allow manufacturers to install the same headlamp

design on motorcycles sold in the United States as are currently being

installed on motorcycles sold in 50 other countries.

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

In response to MIC's petition, NHTSA published a notice of proposed

rulemaking (NPRM) on February 21, 1996 (61 FR 6616). NHTSA noted in the

NPRM that, although it had granted MIC's petition, SAE J584 OCT93 is

inappropriate for incorporation in full into Standard No. 108 because

J584 OCT93 contains three sets of photometric specifications for five

different classes of motorcycles. Standard No 108, on the other hand

(J584 April 1964), contains two sets of photometric specifications,

applicable to motorcycles and to motor driven cycles, i.e., motorcycles

with 5 horsepower or less.

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The specifications of SAE J584 OCT93 that did appear appropriate to

NHTSA for inclusion in Standard No. 108 were the photometric

requirements of Table 2, essentially refinements of those contained in

the 1964 SAE standard applicable to motorcycles and to motor driven

cycles. The primary differences are that both the maxima and minima

candela are increased in J584 OCT93. Further, specifications are added

for seven new test points on the lower beam (five for motor driven

cycles), and seven on the upper beam (one for motor driven cycles).

This increase in performance over that provided by the 1964

specifications promises better visibility for the operator and

detectability by other motorists. This could reduce crashes for

motorcyclists. Because of this potential to enhance safety, NHTSA

tentatively concluded that the photometric requirements of Table 2 J584

OCT93 should become mandatory. In NHTSA's view, the permanent co-

existence of two SAE standards, which prescribe different minima for

the same test points, would undermine efforts to enforce the new,

higher set of requirements.

However, because SAE J584 OCT93 prescribes higher test point minima

than Standard No. 108's J584 April 1964, current motorcycle headlamps

cannot be certified to meet the new SAE specifications. Consequently,

NHTSA stated that it would be willing to allow a period of time in

which the two specifications would co-exist as options until industry

could retool for compliance with the newer ones. The agency was

uncertain as to the time needed for headlamp redesign. For this reason,

it proposed that the new requirements (contained in proposed Figure 31)

become mandatory not earlier than two years and not later than four

years after publication of the final rule, with optional compliance

permitted beginning 30 days after publication. NHTSA requested comments

on the appropriate lead time to make the proposed changes to motorcycle

headlamp photometry.

On its own initiative, the agency reviewed the new and old SAE

requirements to determine if there were other areas in which motorcycle

headlamp performance could be enhanced. It found one such area. The

April 1964 version of SAE J584 allows the upper headlamp beam to be

aimed visually during the photometric test, while all subsequent

versions have specified that it be aimed photoelectrically. Because a

Federal motor vehicle safety standard by definition must be

``objective'', NHTSA tentatively concluded that a requirement for

photoelectric aim of the upper beam would improve the objectivity of

Standard No. 108, and assist manufacturers in their determinations of

compliance for certification purposes. Therefore, it proposed that this

method of aiming be used in testing headlamps to the photometrics of

Figure 31.

In summary, the agency stated that the two amendments would be

effectuated as follows. The amendments would be added to Standard No.

108 thirty days after publication of the final rule. At that time, a

manufacturer would have the choice of continuing to conform to the 1964

photometrics and visual determination of upper beam compliance, or to

conform to the photometrics of Figure 31 and photoelectric

determination of upper beam compliance. As of a date two to four years

after publication of the final rule, the manufacturer would be required

to conform to Figure 31 and photoelectric determination.

Finally, the agency proposed to place all requirements pertaining

to the performance of motorcycle headlamps in S7, Headlighting

requirements, which currently incorporates all such requirements for

motor vehicles other than motorcycles. New paragraph S7.9 would

accomplish this purpose. Paragraphs S5.1.1.23, S5.1.1.24, and S5.6

(headlamp modulation systems) would become paragraphs S7.9.3, S7.9.5,

and S7.9.4, respectively.

Comments on the NPRM

Comments were received from MIC, Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

(Stanley), Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Koito), American Suzuki Motor

Corporation (Suzuki), and American Honda Motor Co. (Honda). Four

principal issues were raised.

Leadtime. All commenters supported a leadtime of 4 years for

mandatory compliance with the requirements proposed by the NPRM, some

saying that it was ``appropriate'' and others that it was the

``minimum'' required. A typical comment was that of Suzuki, which said

that in some cases, a leadtime of less than 4 years could require

costly headlamp redesign for motorcycles shortly before they are

replaced with new models. On the other hand, allowance of a 4-year lead

time would be adequate to modify existing product lines and incorporate

the new requirements in a cost effective manner.

NHTSA has heeded these comments. Given the support for the maximum

leadtime proposed, and the likelihood that manufacturers will phase-in

compliance with the new requirements before that time, as they replace

existing models, mandatory compliance with the final rule will be

required as of September 1, 2000.

Photometric Requirements. Koito and Suzuki opposed some of the

values proposed. Specifically, they requested that the maximum

intensity for upper beam headlamps at test point 4D-V be increased from

7,500 cd to 12,000 cd, and that the 75,000 cd maximum at any point be

removed, or replaced with a maximum of 112,500 cd. It supported its

position with the rationale that mainstream motorcycles in the United

States are equipped with two-lamp headlamp systems and that each lamp

is photometered separately. Then the values at the test points are

added. Also, Figure 17A of Standard No. 108 allows a value of 12,000 cd

at 4D-V, and a two-lamp system often exceeds a 7,500 cd value.

These comments appear based upon a misunderstanding of Standard No.

108. When a motorcycle is equipped with a two-lamp headlamp system,

there is no summing of test point values in determining compliance.

Each headlamp for use on a motorcycle must comply with specified

photometrics for a single lamp, and not as a system of two headlamps.

Thus, the maximum values apply to a single headlamp, and not the system

of two headlamps as the commenters appear to believe.

Therefore, there is no reason to increase the values in the final

rule from those originally proposed. Conversely, should a motorcycle be

equipped with a single headlamp incorporating dual light sources to

achieve either the upper or lower beam, the headlamp must be tested for

photometric compliance with both light sources energized

simultaneously, and the lamp must be designed to comply in this manner.

Aftermarket Replacement Headlamps. MIC is concerned that lamp

manufacturers will be required to discontinue production of lamps for

the replacement aftermarket that do not conform to the new standard. In

its view, this could support a phase-in period longer than 4 years in

order to provide proper replacement lighting for older, in-use

motorcycles.

NHTSA understands MIC's concern. The agency has reviewed paragraph

S5.8 Replacement Equipment of Standard No. 108. As a general rule,

lighting equipment intended to replace original equipment must ``be

designed to conform to this standard,'' meaning Standard No. 108 as in

effect on the date the replacement equipment is manufactured.

Subparagraphs of S5.8 provide exceptions to the general rule, and allow

turn signal lamps, taillamps, and stop lamps to meet the SAE

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standard that applied to the original equipment they are intended to

replace, as an alternative to meeting the SAE requirements specified

for new vehicles in Tables I and III of Standard No. 108. It is to be

noted that motorcycle headlamps and all other required lamps and

reflectors are not among the exceptions. With respect to headlamps,

NHTSA notes that the replacement equipment provisions were adopted when

the only headlamps available were a limited number of sealed beam types

that were intended to be universal replacements.

Because Standard No. 108 allows certain items of replacement

lighting equipment to meet either current specifications or those in

effect when the original lighting equipment was manufactured, NHTSA has

tentatively concluded that this alternative should be extended to all

items of lighting equipment, including headlamps. While the idea of

enhancing safety through upgrades in replacement equipment is

intuitively attractive, in some instances upgraded equipment may be

incompatible with the electrical systems of older vehicles. In

addition, many lamp designs are vehicle-specific, and it is costly to

lamp manufacturers to have to design lamps of identical dimensions to

two different performance requirements. An owner should not be denied

the chance to buy replacement equipment that is suitable for his or her

vehicle. At a minimum, this is replacement equipment equivalent to the

performance of the original equipment covered by the vehicle

manufacturer's certification of compliance. The owner should also be

offered the opportunity to purchase upgraded replacement equipment if

it is available for use on his or her vehicle.

Accordingly, NHTSA intends to propose in the near future an

amendment to S5.8 sufficient to allow all replacement lighting

equipment to be designed to comply with either the requirements that

applied to original equipment, or to requirements for such equipment

that are in effect at the time the replacement equipment is

manufactured. However, because an amendment of this nature was not

proposed in the NPRM to this final rule, NHTSA cannot proceed to a

direct amendment in this document.

Request To Delete the Out-of-Focus Test Requirement

Suzuki asked for removal of the out-of-focus test, saying that it

represents an outdated and unnecessary requirement made obsolete by the

SAE and technological advances. It submits in support of its request

the fact that the out-of-focus test no longer appears in the current

versions of SAE J584 and J575. Koito requested that motorcycle

headlamps equipped with bulbs either specified in SAE J1577

``Replaceable Motorcycle Headlamp Bulbs'' or listed in part 564's

Docket No. 93-11 be excluded from the out-of-focus test specified in

SAE J584 April 1964. The reason for this request is that these bulbs

have specified filament tolerance dimensions. Further, it argued that

this test is not required in most other countries and contradicts

international harmonization.

The issue of excluding certain types of bulbs from the out-of-focus

test was not raised in the NPRM, but NHTSA wishes to discuss it here.

In brief, Standard No. 108 requires that headlamps designed to

comply with motorcycle photometrics meet the out-of-focus test

specified in Paragraph K of SAE Standard J575d ``Tests for Motor

Vehicle Lighting Devices and Components'', August 1967. Paragraph K

requires that photometric tests be conducted for each of four out-of-

focus filament positions, except that the complete distribution may be

omitted. Headlamps designed for use on motor vehicles other than

motorcycles are also required to comply with the photometric

performance requirements when equipped with any complying bulb. This

means compliance at l00 percent of the allowable filament tolerances in

any possible combination. Such a test is needed to ensure that

photometric requirements are achievable with any mass produced headlamp

bulb. Additionally, NHTSA notes that, while not referenced in Standard

No. 108, the current version of SAE J1383 JUN90 ``Performance

Requirements for Motor Vehicle Headlamps'' has an out-of-focus test.

The first issue presented concerns SAE J1577. NHTSA notes that this

standard about motorcycle light sources has not been proposed for

incorporation or incorporated into Standard No. 108. In fact, there are

no specifications at all in Standard No. 108 for motorcycle headlamp

light sources. The standard simply specifies the photometrics that must

be met by motorcycle headlamps.

The second issue that Koito raises in essence concerns the use of a

bulb in a motorcycle headlamp that was designed for vehicles other than

motorcycles. The filament tolerance range of such bulbs is specified in

part 564, to be sure, but only for non-motorcycle applications.

In the absence of any specifications for motorcycle headlamp light

sources, NHTSA believes that the out-of-focus test must be retained,

even for those non-motorcycle headlamp light sources which may be

acceptable for use in vehicles other than motorcycles.

These performance requirements associated with photometric

performance and filament location (through compliance with the out-of-

focus test) have been in effect since January 1, 1969, the date on

which Standard No. 108 became effective for motorcycles. The fact that

many other countries may not have similar procedures reflects the

difference between NHTSA's self-certification scheme and the type

approval system of those countries. Under the laws of these countries,

it may be a violation to manufacture, sell, or install a bulb if it has

not been approved by the government. Because lamp performance cannot be

assured without either an out-of-focus test, or direct regulation of

the bulb, the out-of-focus test cannot be deleted without a

corresponding change adding discrete types of motorcycle headlamp

bulbs.

In summary, today in the United States, photometric compliance is

achieved with marketplace replaceable light sources whose filament

locations are not subject to Federal rules. This offers significant

design freedom in the marketplace which would be lost if the dimensions

of each existing and new bulb had to be regulated. NHTSA has no present

intention of engaging in rulemaking that would regulate the dimensions

of motorcycle headlamp light sources.

Clarification. Paragraph S6.1 states that, unless otherwise stated

in Standard No. 108 and with the exceptions noted in S6.1, the SAE

Standards and Recommended Practices referenced in Standard No. 108 are

those in the 1970 SAE Handbook. One of the exceptions is that ``[f]or

headlamps, unless otherwise specified in this standard, the version of

SAE Standard J575 is DEC88''. NHTSA wishes to clarify that this does

not include motorcycle headlamps, and that the version of J575 that

applies to motorcycle headlamps is that of the 1970 Handbook (SAE

J575d, August 1967). The final rule, therefore, contains an appropriate

amendment of S6.1.

Effective Dates

In order to allow compliance with an optional requirement at the

earliest possible time, it is hereby found, for good cause shown, that

an effective date earlier than 180 days after issuance of the final

rule is in the public interest. Accordingly, the final rule is

effective 45 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

Because the commenters indicated that a 4-year leadtime is the

earliest

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practicable date upon which they can meet a mandatory standard, good

cause is shown for an effective date later than one year after issuance

of the final rule, and compliance with the photometric requirements of

the final rule becomes mandatory on September 1, 2000.

Rulemaking Analyses and Notices

Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures.

This rulemaking action was not reviewed under Executive Order 12866.

Further, it has been determined that the rulemaking action is not

significant under Department of Transportation regulatory policies and

procedures. NHTSA currently anticipates that the costs of the final

rule will be so minimal as not to warrant preparation of a full

regulatory evaluation. Headlamps are changed as part of styling; as

long as adequate leadtime is allowed, no costs should be incurred.

However, for comments on this assumption, NHTSA asked for comments on

the costs and other impacts associated with a two to four-year leadtime

for mandatory compliance with a final rule, and said that if the

comments received indicate that the impacts are more than minimal,

NHTSA would prepare a full regulatory evaluation before issuing a final

rule. MIC stated that if the costs of compliance were amortized over a

minimum implementation period of four years, the impact would be

sufficiently reduced so as to support the agency not preparing a full

regulatory evaluation. The agency is providing a compliance period of

four years in the final rule.

National Environmental Policy Act. NHTSA has analyzed this

rulemaking action for the purposes of the National Environmental Policy

Act. It is not anticipated that the final rule will have a significant

effect upon the environment. The composition of motorcycle headlamps

will not change from those presently in production.

Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency has also considered the

impacts of this rulemaking action in relation to the Regulatory

Flexibility Act. For the reasons stated above and below, I certify that

this rulemaking action will not have a significant economic impact upon

a substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, no regulatory

flexibility analysis has been prepared. Manufacturers of motorcycles

and their headlamps, those affected by the rulemaking action, are

generally not small businesses within the meaning of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act. The agency does not anticipate that the cost of

headlamps will increase as a result of this rulemaking action.

Executive Order 12612 (Federalism). This rulemaking action has also

been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained

in Executive Order 12612, and NHTSA has determined that this rulemaking

action does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the

preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Civil Justice. The final rule will not have any retroactive effect.

Under 49 U.S.C. 30103, whenever a Federal motor vehicle safety standard

is in effect, a state may not adopt or maintain a safety standard

applicable to the same aspect of performance which is not identical to

the Federal standard. 49 U.S.C. 30161 sets forth a procedure for

judicial review of final rules establishing, amending or revoking

Federal motor vehicle safety standards. That section does not require

submission of a petition for reconsideration or other administrative

proceedings before parties may file suit in court.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 571

Imports, Motor vehicle safety, Motor vehicles.

PART 571--FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR part 571 is amended as

follows:

1. The authority citation for part 571 continues to read as

follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117 and 30166;

delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50.

2. Section 571.108 is amended by

(a) Removing and reserving paragraphs S5.1.1.23, S5.1.1.24, S5.6,

S5.6.1 and S5.6.2;

(b) Revising the penultimate sentence of paragraph S6.1 to read as

follows;

(c) Adding new paragraphs S7.9, S7.9.1 through S7.9.4, S7.9.4.1,

S7.9.4.2, and S7.9.5 to read as follows;

(d) Adding in numerical order Figure 32; and

(e) Amending Table III by revising the text immediately following

the Table heading and by revising the entry for headlamps, to read as

follows:

Sec. 571.108 Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices, and

Associated Equipment.

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S5.1.1.23 [Reserved]

S5.1.1.24 [Reserved]

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S5.6 [Reserved]

S5.6.1-S5.6.2 [Reserved]

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S6 Subreferenced SAE Standards and Recommended Practices

S6.1 * * * For headlamps other than motorcycle headlamps, unless

otherwise specified in this standard, the version of SAE Standard J575

is DEC88, and the version of SAE Standard J602 is OCT80. * * *

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S7 Headlighting requirements.

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S7.9 Motorcycles. Each motorcycle shall be equipped with a

headlighting system designed to conform to the following requirements.

S7.9.1 A motorcycle manufactured before September 1, 2000, may be

equipped with--

(a) A headlighting system designed to conform to SAE Standard J584

Motorcycle Headlamps April 1964, or to SAE Standard J584 April 1964

with the photometric specifications of Figure 32 and the upper beam

aimability specifications of paragraph S7.9.3; or

(b) One half of any headlighting system specified in S7.1 through

S7.6 which provides both a full upper beam and full lower beam. Where

more than one lamp must be used, the lamps shall be mounted vertically,

with the lower beam as high as practicable.

S7.9.2 A motorcycle manufactured on or after September 1, 2000,

shall be equipped with--

(a) A headlighting system designed to conform to SAE Standard J584

Motorcycle Headlamps April 1964 with the photometric specifications of

Figure 32 and the upper beam aimability specifications of paragraph

S7.9.3; or

(b) A headlighting system that conforms to S7.9.1(b).

S7.9.3 The upper beam of a multiple beam headlamp designed to

conform to the photometric requirements of Figure 32 shall be aimed

photoelectrically during the photometric test in the manner prescribed

in SAE Standard J584 OCT93 Motorcycle Headlamps.

S7.9.4 Motorcycle headlamp modulation system.

S7.9.4.1 A headlamp on a motorcycle may be wired to modulate

either the upper beam or the lower beam from its maximum intensity to a

lesser intensity, provided that:

(a) The rate of modulation shall be 240 40 cycles per

minute.

(b) The headlamp shall be operated at maximum power for 50 to 70

percent of each cycle.

(c) The lowest intensity at any test point shall be not less than

17 percent of the maximum intensity measured at the same point.

(d) The modulator switch shall be wired in the power lead of the

beam filament being modulated and not in the ground side of the

circuit.

(e) Means shall be provided so that both the lower beam and upper

beam

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remain operable in the event of a modulator failure.

(f) The system shall include a sensor mounted with the axis of its

sensing element perpendicular to a horizontal plane. Headlamp

modulation shall cease whenever the level of light emitted by a

tungsten filament light operating at 3000 deg. Kelvin is either less

than 270 lux (25 foot-candles) of direct light for upward pointing

sensors or less than 60 lux (5.6 foot-candles) of reflected light for

downward pointing sensors. The light is measured by a silicon cell type

light meter that is located at the sensor and pointing in the same

direction as the sensor. A Kodak Gray Card (Kodak R-27) is placed at

ground level to simulate the road surface in testing downward pointing

sensors.

(g) When tested in accordance with the test profile shown in Figure

9, the voltage drop across the modulator when the lamp is on at all

test conditions for 12 volt systems and 6 volt systems shall not be

greater than .45 volt. The modulator shall meet all the provisions of

the standard after completion of the test profile shown in Figure 9.

(h) Means shall be provided so that both the lower and upper beam

function at design voltage when the headlamp control switch is in

either the lower or upper beam position when the modulator is off.

S7.9.4.2(a) Each motorcycle headlamp modulator not intended as

original equipment, or its container, shall be labeled with the maximum

wattage, and the minimum wattage appropriate for its use. Additionally,

each such modulator shall comply with S7.9.4.1 (a) through (g) when

connected to a headlamp of the maximum rated power and a headlamp of

the minimum rated power, and shall provide means so that the modulated

beam functions at design voltage when the modulator is off.

(b) Instructions, with a diagram, shall be provided for mounting

the light sensor including location on the motorcycle, distance above

the road surface, and orientation with respect to the light.

S7.9.5 Each replaceable bulb headlamp that is designed to meet the

photometric requirements of paragraph S7.9.1(a) or paragraph S7.9.2(a)

and that is equipped with a light source other than a replaceable light

source meeting the requirements of paragraph S7.7, shall have the word

``motorcycle'' permanently marked on the lens in characters not less

than 0.114 in. (3 mm) in height.

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Figure 32--Motorcycle and Motor-Driven Cycle Headlamp Photometric Requirements

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Test Points (deg.) Motor-Driven Cycle

---------------------------------------------------- Motorcycle Motor-Driven Cycle with Single Lamp

Up or Down Left or Right (candela) (candela) System (candela)

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Lower Beam

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1.5U........................... 1R to R........... 1400-MAX.......... 1400-MAX

1.5U........................... 1R to 3R.......... .................. .................. 1400-MAX.

1U............................. 1.5L to L......... 700-MAX........... 700-MAX........... 700-MAX.

0.5U........................... 1.5L to L......... 1000-MAX.......... 1000-MAX.......... 1000-MAX.

0.5U........................... 1R to 3R.......... 2700-MAX.......... 2700-MAX.......... 2700-MAX.

1.5D........................... 9L and 9R......... 700-MIN

2D............................. 0.0R.............. 7000-MIN.......... 5000-MIN.......... 4000-MIN.

2D............................. 3L and 3R......... 4000-MIN.......... 3000-MIN.......... 3000-MIN.

2D............................. 6L and 6R......... 1500-MIN.......... 1500-MIN.......... 1500-MIN.

2D............................. 12L and 12R....... 700-MIN

3D............................. 6L and 6R......... 800-MIN........... 800-MIN

4D............................. 0.0R.............. 2000-MIN.......... 2000-MIN.......... 1000-MIN.

4D............................. 4R................ 12500-MAX......... 12500-MAX......... 12500-MAX.

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Upper Beam

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2U............................. 0.0R.............. 1000-MIN

1U............................. 3L and 3R......... 2000-MIN.......... 2000-MIN.

0.0U........................... 0.0R.............. 12500-MIN......... 10000-MIN.

0.5D........................... 0.0R.............. 20000-MIN......... 20000-MIN.

0.5D........................... 3L and 3R......... 10000-MIN......... 5000-MIN.

0.5D........................... 6L and 6R......... 3300-MIN.......... 2000-MIN.

0.5D........................... 9L and 9R......... 1500-MIN

0.5D........................... 12L and 12R....... 800-MIN

1D............................. 0.0R.............. 17500-MIN......... 15000-MIN.

2D............................. 0.0R.............. 5000-MIN.......... 5000-MIN.

3D............................. 0.0R.............. 2500-MIN.......... 2500-MIN.

3D............................. 6L and 6R......... .................. 800-MIN.

3D............................. 9L and 9R......... 1500-MIN

3D............................. 12L and 12R....... 300-MIN

4D............................. 0.0R.............. 1500-MIN

4D............................. 0.0R.............. 7500-MAX.......... 7500-MAX.

ANYWHERE....................... ANYWHERE.......... 75000-MAX......... 75000-MAX.

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Table III--Required Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment

[All Passenger Cars and Motorcycles, and Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, Buses and Trailers of Less

Than 80 (2032) Inches (M) Overall Width]

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Passenger cars,

multipurpose Applicable SAE standard or

passenger recommended practice (See

Item vehicles, Trailers Motorcycles S5 for subreferenced SAE

trucks, and materials)

buses

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Headlamps.................... See S7.......... None............ See S7.9........ J566 January 1960.

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Issued on: August 23, 1996.

Ricardo Martinez,

Administrator.

[FR Doc. 96-22058 Filed 8-28-96; 8:45 am]

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