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Date:         Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:03:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
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Hi,

For reference:

NHTSA Study: Reflective Tape Helps Prevent Crashes http://www.dot.gov/affairs/nhtsa2201.htm

"reflective tape reduces nighttime side and rear impacts into heavy trailers by 29%."

The Effectiveness of Retroreflective Tape on Heavy Trailers http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/regrev/evaluate/809222.html

I could not find any information on prohibited reflective tape colors, but assume that white is OK as long as the following driver isn't blinded by the reflection. I haven't heard of anyone being pulled over by the red/white tape - but have heard of people being pulled over for leaving their rear-facing "hunting" lights on.

Conrad


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