[VB] Fun Facts about tail lamp lenses

[c.dreike]

Out of curiosity today I dug up the information below:

*From:*

*http://www.grote.com/fleets/ask_the_expert/compliance.html*

Answers by Chuck Polley.

Q: What do the letters on my (tail)light mean?

A:Most of the lamps you purchase today will have lettering on them that 
doesn't seem to make any sense.  This lettering is the "SAE" 
identification code.  The Society of Automotive Engineers has been 
committed to improving the effectiveness and safety of your vehicles 
lighting.  They have developed a uniform identification code that is 
being used by all reputable manufacturers.  The code can be found in SAE 
J759 JUN2001 -- Lighting Identification Code.

  Here is an example of a code you may see on a light.

SAE= Indicates lamp has been designed to SAE specifications as indicated 
by the following letter codes.

A = Reflex Reflector, I = Turn signal, S = Stop Lamp, T = Tail lamp. 75= 
the year lamp was certified.

DOTIndicates lamp has been tested and conforms to DOT Required 
Specifications, but does not indicate that the Department of 
Transportation or NHTSA has approved the lamp.

Please remember that this is a voluntary code and NHTSA only requires 
codes on headlamps.  For a consolidated listing of the codes see the 
Grote Technical Catalog <http://www.grote.com/marketing/index.html>or 
contact SAE @ 877-606-7323 or CustomerService at sae.org 
<mailto:customerservice at sae.org>


Cheers,
Chris
64 DD Kamper Kit