Usage requirements for vehicle placards vs. load carrying capacity modification labels

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108 which contains motor vehicle lighting requirements is one of the more involved standards to navigate.

Certification is a process, not just the act of applying a label to a new vehicle. Under federal law, a “manufacturer or distributor of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment shall certify to the distributor or...

This three-part series provides an overview of the most common vehicle certification scenarios and the required labels associated with each. The label an upfitter uses is based on the stage of manufacturing they are...