Interpretation ID: nht81-2.43

DATE: 07/07/81

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; F. Berndt; NHTSA

TO: Carabela USA, Inc.

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of June 8, 1981 requesting "the candlepower rating on a moped headlamp."

I enclose a copy of SAE Standard J584 Motorcycle and Motor Driven Cycle Headlamps April 1964, which contains the information that you request. Most mopeds develop 5 horsepower or less and thus qualify as a "motor driven cycle."

If you have any further questions, we shall be pleased to answer them.

ENC.

Carabela USA, Inc.

6-8-81

Office of Chief Council NHTSA

Dear Mr. Schwartz:

Please quote me the candlepower rating on a moped headlamp, if any. Thank you.

Barry N. Aebischer Mktg. Coordinator