Understanding lighting requirements for work trucks

March 2, 2018

Bob Raybuck

NTEA Director of Technical Services

As a work truck upfitter installing a variety of truck bodies, we struggle to make sure we have all the required lights and reflectors on the completed vehicles. Can you help us understand the lighting requirements we must meet?

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