WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; License Plate Lamps.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 30 by Sue Lawless, Assistant Administrator.
Summary: FMCSA proposes to provide an exception from the lamp and reflective device requirements for license plate lamps on the rear of truck tractors while towing a trailer. This proposed change would remove an unnecessary regulatory requirement without impacting safety.
For more information, contact David Sutula, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 202/366-9209; David.Sutula@dot.gov.If y...