Interpretation ID: aiam3001
F.A.C.H.A.
Administrator and Executive Vice-President
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys
California 91405;
Dear Mr. Jackson: Thank you for your letter of March 7, 1979, concerning the computerize anti-theft device developed by the BBJ partnership.; As you know, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA has been developing over the past several years an upgraded Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, *Theft Protection*. I have enclosed a copy of the standard now in effect and our recent proposed amendment. You should be aware, however, that in response to comments this proposal may be modified prior to its issuance in final form.; The approach of the NHTSA in issuing motor vehicle safety standards i to establish minimum standards with which all manufacturers must comply. It is our hope that manufacturers will exceed these minimum standards in a way which offers the public greater protection, either throughout an entire vehicle line or by optional equipment which a purchaser may buy. your device appears to fall in this latter category.; The NHTSA does not provide evaluation or approvals of inventions, an we would be unable to advise you whether a vehicle equipped with your device would comply with Standard No. 114 without a more complete description. Based on the information you have provided, however, your device does not appear to conflict with the Standard as currently established. Should you have any specific questions in this regard after reading the enclosed material, please call (202-426-1834) or write Frederic Schwartz, Jr. of my office who will be able to assist you further. You should also be aware that if your device is meant to be installed by the owner if a vehicle after the vehicle is sold by the dealer, the Standard would not apply.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Acting Chief Counsel