Compliance with lighting requirements will be easier to determine with the newly updated United States Federal Lighting Guide Kit available from the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
The spiral-bound guide provides information for determining compliance with the lighting requirements in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108: Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. The guide includes:
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A complete copy of FMVSS 108.
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A complete copy of Subpart B (Lighting Devices, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment) of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 393 (Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Lighting identification code charts and example.
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FMVSS Compliance Worksheet and compliance statement example.
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A compilation of articles related to motor vehicle lighting and FMVSS 108 compliance published by the NTEA.
The 158-page guide comes with a wall chart. The laminated, full-color wall chart has individual illustrations indicating specific requirements for height, location, color, and number of lights and reflectors for six truck body types, a truck-tractor, and a trailer. The chart is suitable for posting in the office or shop.
The guide and chart are available from the “Storefront” section at www.ntea.com ($35 for members; $70 for non-members). For additional information, phone 800-441-6832.
