Interpretation ID: aiam0508
Import-Export
7308 Hinds Avenue
#4
North Hollywood
CA
91605;
Dear Mr. Trahd: This is in replay to your letter of November 20, 1971, to Mr. Frankly Bergsman, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, concerning your 'Flash Mirrors.'; As described in the documents you furnished to us, your 'Flash Mirror does not appear to impair the effectiveness of the required lighting equipment. If this is indeed the case, the use of your 'Flash Mirrors' as original vehicle equipment is not prohibited by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108. Nor is there a Federal prohibition against sale of your device in the aftermarket, Standard No. 108 covers only specified replacement lighting equipment for vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1972.; Since your product is not regulated by Standard 108, the sale and us of it is, however, subject to the regulations of the individual States.; Sincerely, E. T. Driver, Director, Office of Operating Systems, Moto Vehicle Programs;