FMVSS 108 — Part 2

November 13, 2018

The October 2018 Tech Trends covered FMVSS 108 basics regarding regulatory compliance requirements for lights and reflectors as well as location of required lighting items. The following focuses on ensuring lights added to a vehicle comply with FMVSS 108 and addressing issues with meeting lighting requirements.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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