Interpretation ID: nht93-5.18

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: July 9, 1993

FROM: James Z. Peepas -- Selecto-Flash, Inc.

TO: Taylor Vinson -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 7/26/93 from John Womack to James Z. Peepas (A41; Std. 108)

TEXT:

We are suppliers of conspicuity systems to the container industry. I respectfully request an interpretation as to how much reflective 2" striping is required when a load is placed on the chassis.

Please note the following pictures enclosed.

A) shows a 48 foot chassis with conspicuity striping and no load B) shows gooseneck area C) shows closeup with gooseneck area hidden by load D) loaded chassis.

The question is on a 48 foot chassis, if the gooseneck is 8 feet and only 40 feet of the chassis frame is visible, should the reflective striping that is visible when loaded by 50% of 48 ft. or 24 ft or 50% of 40 ft. or 20 ft?

Also enclosed is standard chassis print.

I have also enclosed a Maersk loaded chassis. Please note that because of space limitations, the striping may not be 4 foot from the road surface. Has there been a change in height allowance to compensate for space adjustments?

I will be calling you next week to discuss this further.