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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to deny Polytech Plastic Molding, Inc.'s request for an exemption that would allow their vehicles to use a special lighting module. This module, made by Intellistop, Inc., can make brake lights flash to improve visibility. FMCSA denied the request because Polytech didn't prove the modification would be as safe as the current standards, and because of a lack of legal operations data due to an inactive USDOT number. Although some comments supported the potential safety benefits, the agency was concerned about safety risks and proper regulatory compliance.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Coffeyville Resources Crude Transportation an exemption to use a new lighting technology from Intellistop, which causes brake lights to pulse when the brakes are applied. This exemption, effective from April 16, 2025, to April 16, 2030, allows Coffeyville to install these modules on certain commercial vehicles to increase their visibility and reduce rear-end crashes. FMCSA determined that this technology could enhance safety and has set specific conditions for the exemption, including limits on the number of vehicles affected and requirements for regular reporting and inspection to monitor the exemption's safety impact.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant Casey's Services Company an exemption from specific Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This exemption allows Casey to use a new Intellistop module in its commercial vehicles that pulses brake lights to be more visible and help reduce rear-end crashes. The exemption is valid for five years, from April 2025 to April 2030, and it includes strict conditions for monitoring and safety checks. This limited approval is meant to collect real-world data on this technology's effectiveness in enhancing road safety.