Interpretation ID: 1983-1.4

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 01/13/83

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; F. Berndt; NHTSA

TO: CONSUS INTERNATIONAL, INC

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT:

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Mr. Robert B. Wessel Consus International, Inc. P.O. Box 594 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Dear Mr. Wessel:

This is in response to your December 1, 1982, letter regarding a warning device you plan to manufacture. The device is powered by 4 AA batteries, and has a light which can stay on continuously or can flash. You have asked whether the device complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 125.

Standard 125 applies to warning devices "without self-contained energy sources." The four batteries in your device which power the light would constitute such a source. Therefore, Standard 125 is inapplicable to your device.

If you have further questions on this matter, feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Frank Berndt Chief Counsel

December 1, 1982

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Rm 5219 U.S. Dept. Of Transportation 400 7th Street S.W. Washington D.C. 20590

To Whom It May Concern;

Please review the enclosed sample and advise complience with your standard 125. The unit is made to work with four "AA" Batteries and has reflective as well as lighted capabilities.

The light can stay on, or in the flasher mode will blink, and is visible at great distances.

Thank you in advance for your early response as we are waiting your acknowledgement before our marketing push.

I remain Very truly yours;

Robert B. Wessel