Interpretation ID: nht75-5.6

DATE: 12/24/75

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Richard B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: Conti Rubber Products

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in response to your October 29, 1975, letter concerning the applicability of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles other than Passenger Cars, to moped tires.

Mopeds are classified under 49 CFR 571.3 as "motor-driven cycles", a subcategory of "motorcycles", for the purposes of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's regulations. Therefore, tires designed for use on mopeds are tires designed for use on motorcycles and, as such, are subject to Standard No. 119. The NHTSA is considering an amendment of Standard No. 119 which would modify the requirements applicable to such tires, and expects to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the near future.

Yours truly,

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Conti RUBBER PRODUCTS INC.

October 29, 1975

Frank Berudt -- Acting Chief Council, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Dear Mr. Berudt:

We would appreciate receiving a ruling whether MOPED tires in the sizes 2-17 and 2 1/4-17 fall under MVSS119.

A MOPED is a motorized bicycle with a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour.

We would appreciate your fastest possible reply.

Very truly yours,

George H. Schildge -- Exec. Vice President