Federal Register #FMCSA-2025-0085

FMCSA 5-Year Exemption for Amber Pulsating Brake Lamps on Yarde Metals CMVs

FMCSA has issued a 5-year exemption to Yarde Metals, Inc. for the use of amber, brake-activated, pulsating auxiliary lamps on its commercial motor vehicles (CMVs): - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Office of Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Safety - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific lamp manufacturers or vendors are identified in the exemption - Products/Services Requested: - Amber, brake-activated, pulsating auxiliary lamps for installation on the rear center outside frame rail of each Yarde Metals CMV - These lamps are to be used in addition to the standard steady-burning brake lamps required by regulation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemption applies exclusively to Yarde Metals, Inc.'s fleet; not available to other carriers - Annual data reporting to FMCSA is required, including rear-impact crash data, vehicle miles traveled, and any incidents involving the auxiliary lamps - Compliance with all FMCSA terms and conditions is mandatory for the exemption to remain in effect - The exemption is intended to enhance safety by reducing rear-end collisions

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Yarde Metals, Inc. a limited 5-year exemption to use an amber, brake-activated, pulsating auxiliary lamp on the rear center outside frame rail of each of its commercial motor vehicles, in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by regulations. This exemption is intended to enhance safety by providing a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the current regulations. The exemption is effective from April 28, 2026, to April 28, 2031, and includes data reporting requirements and conditions for maintaining the exemption.

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