Interpretation ID: nht72-6.53

DATE: 04/28/72

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; E.T. Driver; NHTSA

TO: Tiny's Tire Center

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Thank you for your recent letter regarding tire identification and recordkeeping, and your suggestions for promotion of safety on the highways.

As you know the Congress set forth the requirements for tire identification and recordkeeping as a part of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, amended May 22, 1970. The Safety Act specifically places responsibility for tire identification and recordkeeping upon the (Illegible Words) with the assistance of dealers and distributors. We believe Regulation Part 574 implements this mandate of the Congress in an effective and workable manner. Hopefully it will prove to be a protective measure to the great majority of conscientious industry members who are maintaining high safety standards in their products.

This Administration, by authority of the National Highway Safety Act of 1966, is also deeply involved in a program of traffic safety standards. Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection is the first standard in the program. Details concerning the standard are contained in the Highway Safety Program Mannual Volume I, copy enclosed.

Another standard in the program entitled "Alcohol in Relation to Highway Safety" is described in the Highway Safety Program Mannual Volume 8, copy enclosed. As you know, State and local enforcement plays a major role in the success of this type of program. We acknowledge, however, that much work at the Federal level is yet to be done in this area of safety.

Standardizing automotive switches and controls is related to accident avoidance and is covered in the series-100 of Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Please note Standards No. 101 and No. 102 in the enclosed publication.

With regard to consumer information and protection, special attention is being given to this subject by the White House's Office of Consumer Affairs. We are enclosing a pamphlet that contains an index of Federal publications on how to buy and use consumer products.

Your interest in consumer safety and protection is very much appreciated.