Interpretation ID: aiam0333

Mr. G. M. Hespeler, Manager, Government Liaison, Mercedes- Benz of North America, Inc., 158 Linwood Plaza, P.O. Box 318, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024; Mr. G. M. Hespeler
Manager
Government Liaison
Mercedes- Benz of North America
Inc.
158 Linwood Plaza
P.O. Box 318
Fort Lee
NJ
07024;

Dear Mr. Hespeler: This is in reply to your letter of May 3 asking for confirmation o your understanding with Mr. Vinson of my staff that the 'optical horn' lighting feature is not prohibited by paragraph S4.6(b) of Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.; Paragraph S4.6(b) which states in part that 'means may be provided t flash headlamps . . . for signaling purposes' allows the use of an automatic device for headlamp flashing, and it follows that a non-automatic system, such as the 'optical horn' incorporates, is also permissible.; Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Acting Chief Counsel