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  • 2025-01162 — Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption Renewal from Grote Industries, LLC
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6046
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on a request from Grote Industries, LLC to renew an exemption that allows the use of amber pulsating brake lights on trailers and van body trucks. This exemption, which was granted in 2020 and is set to expire in 2025, aims to improve vehicle visibility and reduce accidents. Since the exemption was first granted, pulse lights have been installed on many vehicles, reportedly reducing rear-end crashes and crash severity. FMCSA invites the public to share their thoughts on renewing this exemption, which would continue to allow motor carriers to install these additional safety lights on their vehicles.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking people what they think about letting a company named Grote Industries keep using special blinking lights on the back of big trucks to help make them safer and easier to see. These lights might help stop car accidents, and FMCSA wants to know if they should allow this to continue.

  • 2025-06410 — Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Casey's Services Company, USDOT #162449
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16067
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Casey’s Services Company got special permission to use new brake lights on their trucks that blink in a special way to keep people safe. These new lights will be tested for five years to see if they help prevent accidents.