Interpretation ID: nht95-2.20

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: April 6, 1995

FROM: Teresa Thompson -- Tony [Illegible Words]

TO: National Highway Traffic, Safety Council

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 5/11/95 LETTER FROM JOHN WOMACK TO TERESA THOMPSON (A43; STD. 108)

TEXT: Dear Chief Council,

I am writing to inquire about regulations which might apply to an automobile deceleration signal. My partner has invented a strobe light with an independent power supply, which upon heavy breaking, will activate a strobe for five seconds and on impact f or ten minutes.

The prototype for the light is approximately 4" by 3" and may be attached to a rear window with section cups or may be permanently installed with brackets. The light operates from a nine volt battery and the timers are activated by memory sensitive switc hes, [Illegible Word] with its own timing device according to the amount of torque applied in a given situation.

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This device would be useful to all areas of the country where heavy fog occurs, heavy rain or areas which are mountainous in essence, the whole country.

We have tested the prototype as far as individually possible, but would like information on how to have this product tested and approved as well as information on the legal ramifications and liabilities for the product.

Your help in this matter, would be greatly appreciated.