Interpretation ID: nht87-2.14

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/18/87

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Erika Z. Jones; NHTSA

TO: The Honorable William Proxmire

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT:

The Honorable William Proxmire United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Proxmire:

This is in reply to your recent inquiry on behalf of your constituent, Todd Suer of Janesville.

Mr. Suer, in his letter to you of April 15, 1987, refers to cars "that have extra clear head lights besides the ones that are built in" and asks if there is a law against them.

We are not familiar with the lighting equipment that Mr. Suer mentions. It is not part of the front lighting equipment required by the Federal motor vehicle safety standards. It appears to be aftermarket, accessory equipment, and as such, its use is subj ect to regulation under State law. We suggest that Mr. Suer direct his complaint to State or local authorities.

Sincerely,

Erika Z. Jones Chief Counsel

Todd Suer Rt Dunbar Road Janesville, Wi. 53545

April 1, 1987

The Honorable William Proxmire United States Senate

Dear Senator Proxmire

I am writing to you about people that drive cars that have extra clear head lights besides the ones that are built in. Is there a law against them? If they have them they should only be on when the brights are on. When they have there dims on they should be off. The little lights are ok. Some people have fog littles on all the time, they should only be used in the fog. Some people have there dims on, and they shine right in your face.

I think the police should stop people that have these light problems because they blind you. Please inform me of this problem. Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

Todd Suer