of Federal Regulations book with full graphics.

Alternatively, as stated above, the handy desk top reference to purchase is the book: "The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Transportation, Parts 400 to 999, revised as of October 1, 19xx"

NHTSA HOME PAGE: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

LEGAL INTERPRETATIONS of its regulations: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/interps/

Also, the NHTSA Technical Reference Division (TRD) was established as the reference facility for the Administration's public records. The Docket Section of TRD is responsible for the maintenance and the accessibility of the public record of rulemaking activities for motor vehicle and highway safety standards. Docket files contain information and data relating to rulemaking actions, including notices of proposed rulemaking, comments received in response to notices, petitions for rulemaking or reconsideration, denials of petitions, final rules, and the technical materials used by the standards writers. Users unable to visit TRD in person but requiring extensive searches of the collections are requested to put the details of their requirements in writing, authorizing a fee search for which they agree to make payment. Users should also provide a daytime telephone number where the requester can be contacted.

The address is:Technical Reference Division (NAD-52)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 - 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590

The telephone number is: (800) 445-0197. The FAX number is (202) 493-2833. Also on the internet:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/trd/#FEES AND COPYING

Also available are two posters showing lighting installations, one for trucks, buses and MPVs and the other for trailers. If you want copies,
please direct requests to:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Subsequent Distribution Office, SVC -121.23
Ardmore East Business Center
3341 Q 75th Ave.
Landover, MD 20785

Please refer to the posters by title and number: "A Trailers: Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements, (DOT-HS- 808545)", and "Trucks, Buses and MPVs: Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements, (DOT-HS-808546)". Orders may also sent by FAX to 301-386-5394. The telephone number for the DOT publications help line is 301-322-4961, however; only written requests for publications are accepted.

Additionally, for lighting matters, should you need copies of the older Society of Automotive Engineers standards not available from that organization, that are an integral part of in NHTSA's lighting standard, you may send a FAX request to: Jere Medlin, 202-366-4329.
Richard L. Van Iderstine
rvaniderstine@nhtsa.dot.gov

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