Interpretation ID: aiam0111
Esq.
Messrs. O'Donohoe and O'Connor
26 North Chestnut Avenue
New Hampton
IA 50659;
Dear Mr. O'Donohoe: In your letter of August 15 you ask for a copy of regulations issue under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 which might apply to 'a small refuse- carrying three-wheeled vehicle' which is being designed by one of your clients.; I enclose a copy of all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards whic have been issued to date. You will note in 23 C.F.R. S 255.3(b) that the definitions of 'truck' and 'motorcycle' or 'motor driven cycle' appear to apply to the vehicle you have described. In order to make a definite classification we need more information such as 'a photograph of the vehicle and a technical specification sheet.'; However, if the vehicle is classified as a 'truck', 23 C.F.R. 255.7(a) provides that the Federal Standards will not apply if its curb weight is 1,000 pounds or less. If the vehicle is classified as a 'motorcycle' or 'motor driven cycle', Federal Standard No. 108 effective January 1, 1969, will be the only Standard applicable to this category of vehicle.; If there is any further assistance I can give you I shall be happy t do so.; Sincerely, Robert M. O'Mahoney, Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations