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Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:40:32 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
In-Reply-To:  <6B9290EE-93EB-489C-A48A-7D161525BA0E@gmail.com>
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Let's not forget they are also sidemarker lights in addition to being reflectors. I'm guessing the red rear/amber front helps one determine which direction vehicle is travelling when view from the side.

BenT On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> Federal requirement, and for once, I actually agree with it. Increases > side visibility at night. Europe has adopted this standard as well, > but Mfgs now use wrap-around tail lights to meet the requirement. > > Cheers, > > Jeff (currently exiled in Indianapolis) >


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