Interpretation ID: aiam4253
11843 Braesview No. 2412
San Antonio
TX 78213;
Dear Mr. Audia: This is in reply to your letter of December 12, 1986, to Taylor Vinso of this Office asking about the permissibility of manufacturing an aftermarket center highmounted stop lamp utilizing the colors yellow and orange, in addition to red, to signify 'the varying stages of a stopping car.'; Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 *Lamps, Reflectiv Devices, and Associated Equipment* only the color red is permitted for original equipment center highmounted stop lamps, and for those aftermarket lamps manufactured to replace them. These lamps are generally found on passenger cars manufactured on and after September 1, 1985. Your planned device could not be manufactured and sold for this segment of the aftermarket since it does not conform to Standard No. 108. Further, a dealer, distributor, or motor vehicle repair business could not legally remove an original equipment center highmounted stop lamp and install your device. However, there is no Federal restriction on sale and installation of your device on passenger cars manufactured before September 1, 1985. The device would then be subject to the laws of any State where it would be sold or used. We regret that we are unable to advise you on these laws.; If you have any further questions we would be happy to answer them. Sincerely, Erika Z. Jones, Chief Counsel