TSEI has compiled this Standards and Regulations Guide as an informational resource and general technical reference for TSEI members and other interested parties. The Guide identifies key voluntary industry engineering standards and government regulations, which apply to transportation safety equipment of the types manufactured and sold by TSEI members. Members individually determine whether to apply these standards and regulations as appropriate to their respective businesses to satisfy customer needs and/or government requirements. TSEI does not take a position with respect to the applicability of these standards and regulations to particular products or businesses and does not undertake any responsibility for any liability that may result from applying or failing to apply the standards and regulations in this Guide.

The Guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a product endorsement, approval, certification or guarantee by TSEI. Nor does this Guide create any standard for compliance or other obligation on the part of TSEI or its members.

This Guide is compiled and distributed with the express understanding that TSEI is not engaged in rendering legal, engineering or other professional service or advice. If legal, engineering or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be obtained.

TSEI has made every effort to include in this Guide current standards and regulations. Standards and regulations are subject to change from time to time. It is the user’s responsibility to become aware of the most current standards and regulations, as well as interpretations of the standards and regulations that might apply.

 Auxiliary Lamp (Flood Lamp) 

Wide Flood 50x25 Pattern

Wide Flood 80x30 Pattern

SAE J572 May93

SAE J598, Jun94, Sealed Lighting Unit for Construction, Industrial, & Forest Machinery

SAE J581, Jun98, Auxiliary Driving Lamp

SAE J582, March 95, Auxiliary Driving Lamp

SAE J583, Jun93, Front Fog Lamp

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SAE J994, Aug 93 - "Alarm, Back-up, Electric Laboratory Performance Testing"

SAE J1446, May 89 - On-Machine Alarm Test and Evaluation Procedure for Construction and General Purpose Industrial Machinery

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SAE J593 Feb95 (Note 2000-03 Revision will replace Feb 95) Back-up Lamps (Reversing Lamps)

FMVSS 108 requirement is SAE J593c FEB69 Back-up Lamps (Reversing Lamps)

ECE R23

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SAE J560 Seven Conductor, JUL98, Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable.

SAE J1067 JUN98 - Seven Conductor Jacketed Cable for Truck, Trailer Connection.

SAE J1128 JAN95 Low-Tension Cable

SAE J1292 Oct 81 Wiring

SAE J1654 JUN94 High Voltage Primary

SAE J831 MAR98 Nomenclature-Automotive Electrical Systems

SAE J1908, JAN96-Electrical Grounding Practice

SAE J2232, JUN99-Vehicle System Voltage-Initial Recommendations

SAE J560 Seven Conductor, JUL98-Seven Conductor Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable

SAE J1128 JAN95 - Low Tension Primary Cable

SAE J1292 OCT81-Automobile, Truck Truck-Tractor, Trailer & Motor Coach Wiring

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SAE J592 Under 80" Wide,DEC94-Clearance, Side Market & Identification Lamp

SAE J2042, JUN96-Clearance, Sidemarker & Identification Lamps for Use on
Motor Vehicles 1032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J592 (e), July1972-Clearance, Side Marker & Identification Lamps is current FMVSS 108 Requirement

SAE J1889, JUN99-LED Lighting Devices

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SAE J395,

SAE J588, DEC94-Turn Signal Lamps for use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width

SAE J914, JAN95-Side Turn Signal Lamps

SAE J2039 JUN 94 Side Turn Lamps for Large Vehicles (Currently being revised)

FMVSS-108 No requirement

California Title 13; Motor vehicles California Vehicular Lighting Code, Div 12, Equipment of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 1 & 2, Sections 24000 through 26106

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FMVSS 302 Flammability

SAE J1424, JUN93-Cargo Lamp for Use on Vehicles Under 12 000 lb GVWR

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Emergency Warning Lights

SAE J96, Mar 86 - "Flashing Warning Lamp for Industrial Equipment"

SAE J575, Jun 92 - "Test Methods & Equip for Lighting Devices and Components for Use on Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width" (currently being revised)

SAE J595, Jan 90 - "Flashing Warning Lamps for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service Vehicles"

SAE J845, May97 - "Optical Warning Devices for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance, and Service Vehicles"

SAE J887, MAY96 - "School Bus Warning Lamps"

SAE J974, JUN 93 - "Flashing Warning Lamp for Agricultural Equipment"

SAE J1318, MAY 98 - "Gaseous Discharge Warning Lamp for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service Vehicles"

California Title 13 Motor Vehicles
California Vehicular Lighting Code, Div 12, Equipment of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 1 & 2, Sections 24000 through 26106

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SAE J1690 AUG96 - Flashers

SAE J1054 SEP94-Warning Lamp Alternative Flashers

SAE J2068 JAN90-Combination Turn Signal Hazard Warning Signal Flashers

FMVSS 108 SAE J910 JAN66-Hazard Warning Signal Switch

FMVSS 108, SAE J590b - OCT65 -Turn Signal Flashers

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Forward Warning Horns

SAE J1105, Sept 89 - "Horn, Forward Warning, Electric, Performance, Test, and Application"

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SAE J222 Dec91-Parking Lamps (Front Position Lamps) (New revision will be MAR 2001)

SAE J581 JUN98-Auxiliary Driving Lamps

SAE J582 Mar95-Auxiliary Low Beam Lamps

SAE J852 DEC93 Front Cornering Lamps

SAE J583 Fog Lamps, JUN93

SAE J1383 DEC96-Performance Requirements for Motor Vehicle Headlamps

SAE J1735 JAN95, Harmonized Vehicle Headlight Performance Requirements

SAE J2009 JUL95-Discharge Forward Lighting Systems

SAE J2087 JUL97-Daytime Running Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles

SAE J760(a), JUN99-Dimensional Specifications for General Service Sealed Lighting Units

SAE J1577, Jun91-Replaceable Motorcycle Headlamp Bulbs

SAE J1306, AUG96-Motorcycle Auxiliary Headlamps

SAE J584, JUN98-Motorcycle Headlamps

SAE J95 MAR86, Headlamps for Industrial Equipment

FMVSS 108

CMVSS 108

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SAE J1284 APR88, Blade Type Electric Fuses

SAE J554 AUG 87, Electric Fuses (Cartridge Type)

SAE J2077 NOV 90, Miniature Blade Type Electrical Fuses

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SAE J587, APR97-License Plate Illumination Devices (Rear Registration Plate Illumination Devices)

ECE Reg. 4 Uniform Provision for the Approval of Devices for the Illumiunation of rear Registration Plates of of Motor Vehicles (except Motor Cycles) and their Trailers.

FMVSS 108 current requirement is SAE J587 Oct 1981

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I.D. Bars as Included in J759, Lighting Identification Code

See Emergency Lights

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See Clearance Lamps

SAE J592, Jun92-Clearance, Side Market & Identification Lamps (Currently being revised)

SAE J2042, JUN96-Clearance, Sidemarker & Identification Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles
2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J1029, SEP96- Lighting and Marking of Construction, Earth moving Machinery

FMVSS 108 requirement is currently SAE J592, July 1972

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SAE J985, JUN95, Vision Factors Considerations in Rear View Mirror Design

SAE J268, MAY89 Rear View Mirrors—Motorcycles

FMVSS-111 requirement is currently Standard 111, Rearview Mirrors

DOT requirement is currently FMVSS Standard 111, Rearview Mirrors

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SAE J594, JUL97-Reflex Reflectors

NHTSA 49 CFR Part 571

CMVSS 108 (Canada) is currently SAE J594f, January 1977

EC 104 (European Conspicuity Standard)

ECE Regulation 70, Amendment 1 (Rear Marking Plates for Heavy & Long Vehicles)

ECE Regulation 3, Uniform Provisions concerning the Approval of Retro-Reflecting Devices for Power Driven Vehicles and their Trailers.

SAE J2041 Jun 99-Reflex Reflectors for use on Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J774

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J594f, January 1977

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SAE J560 Seven Pin Connector, JUL98-Seven Conductor Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable

SAE J928 JUL89 Electrical Terminals-Pin and Receptacle Type

SAE J1067, JUN98, Seven Conductor Cable

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SAE J560, JUL98-Seven Conductor Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable

SAE J1067, JUN98 Seven Conductor

FMVSS 121, Air Brake Systems

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SAE J1849, Aug 95 - "Emergency Vehicle Sirens"

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SAE J943 Jun93-Slow Moving Vehicle Identification Emblem

SAE J725, MAR91-Mounting Brackets and Socket for Warning Lamp & Slow-Moving Vehicles
(SMV) Identification Emblem

SAE J974, JUN93-Flashing Warning Lamp for Agricultural Equipment

ASAE 276.5 (standard for slow moving vehicle triangles)

ASAE 279.10 (standard on extremity markings for farm vehicles)

ECE Regulation 69, Amendment 1 (Rear Marking Plates for Slow Vehicles)

SAE J943, JUN93-Slow-Moving Vehicle Identification Emblem

SAE J774 (When Reinstated)

FMVSS 125, Warning Devices

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SAE J581, JUN98-Auxiliary High Beam Lamps

SAE J760, JUN99 Dimensional Specifications for General Service Sealed Lighting Units

SAE J1383, DEC96-Performance Requirements for Motor Vehicle Headlamps

FMVSS 108, - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment

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SAE J591, JUL95 Spot Lamps

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SAE J586, SEP95-Stop Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J586, Feb 1984 - Stop Lamps for use on Motor Vehicles Less than 2032 mm in Overall Width.

SAE 2261 MAR 96 - Stop Lamps and Front- and Rear-Turn Signal Lamps for Use on motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J1398, May 1985 -Stop Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J1432, SEP97-High Mounted Stop Lamps for Use on Vehicles 2032 mm More in Overall Width

SAE J1957, Jun93-Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Standard for Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width

SAE J1889, JUN99-LED Lighting Devices

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SAE J249,Jun88-Mechanical Stop Lamp Switch

SAE J253, DEC89-Headlamp Switch

SAE J910, Oct88, Hazard Warning Signal Switch

SAE J1076,Mar90-Backup Lamp Switch

SAE J2108, Dec91, Door Courtesy Switch

SAE J564, Mar90-Headlight Beam Switching

FMVSS 108 requirement forTurn Signal Switch is SAE J589, APR64 Turn Signal Operating Unit

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SAE J2040 APR99-Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) For Use on Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J585, DEC94-Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width

SAE J1889, JUN99-LED Lighting Devices

FMVSS 108 Taillight for Vehicles 2032 mm or More in overall Width is currently SAE J585e, Sep77(See 108 note on lens area.)

FMVSS 108 Taillight for Vehicles Less than 2032 mm or More in overall Width is currently SAE J585e, Sep77(See 108 note on lens area.)

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Triangle Warning Kits

SAE J774, Triangle Warning Kits (To be re-issued with 2000 or 2001 date)

FMVSS 125 (NHTSA has indicated their intent to re-issue Standard 125, Warning Devices.)

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SAE J588 Turn (Under 80" Wide), DEC94-Turn Signal Lamps for Use of Motor Vehicles
Less than 2032mm in Overall Width

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J588 NOV84 for Turn Signal Lamps for Use of Motor Vehicles Less than 2032mm in Overall Width

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J1385 APR 85 for Front & Rear Turn Signal Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J914 Side Turn Less Than 12 Meters, JAN95-Side Turn Signal Lamps

SAE J2039 Side Turn Large Vehicles, Jun 94-Side Turn Signal Lamps for Large Vehicles

SAE J2261 MAR96, Stop Lamps and Front- and Rear-Turn Signal Lamps for Use on motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall Width

SAE J1889, JUN99, LED Lighting Devices

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SAE J589b, OCT77 Turn Signal Switch

SAE J910 Hazard Warn. Switch, Oct 88, Hazard Warning Signal Switch

SAE J2290 (When Published)

FMVSS 108 is currently SAE J589, April 1964 Turn Signal Operating Unit (Also see notes in 108) FMVSS 108 is currently SAE 910 JAN1966 Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Operating Unit.

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SAE J1067, JUN98, Seven Conductor Cable

SAE J1292, Oct 81, Automobile, Truck, Truck-Tractor, Trailer & Motor Coach Wiring

SAE J1128, JAN95-Low Tension Primary Cable

SAE J2232, JUN99, Vehicle System Voltage

See Cable and Plug Comments

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ASAE J858a, Electrical Terminals Blade Design (No longer in Print)

SAE J561, JUN93, Electrical Terminals--Eyelet and Spade Type

SAE J928, JUL89, Electrical Terminals--Pin and Receptacle Type

SAE J163, JAN 74, Low Tension Wiring and Cable Terminals and Splice Clips

SAE J2223, Connection for on Board Road Vehicle Wiring Harness (No longer in Print)

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