Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-1156

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Intellistop Lamp Module Exemption for Commercial Motor Vehicles

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on Intellistop, Inc.'s application for a 5-year regulatory exemption: - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - OEM Highlight: - Intellistop, Inc. is the only OEM mentioned - Product/Service Requested: - Exemption for use of Intellistop's lamp module on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) - The module pulses rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps four times in two seconds when brakes are applied, then returns to steady-burning - Designed to maintain OEM signal characteristics and default to normal operation if the module fails - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The request is for a regulatory exemption, not a direct product or service procurement - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - FMCSA will review safety analyses and public comments before making a decision - Period of Performance: - Exemption would be valid for 5 years if granted - Locations: - FMCSA headquarters and Department of Transportation West Building, Washington, DC

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on Intellistop, Inc.'s application for a 5-year exemption to allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles equipped with Intellistop's lamp module. This module pulses the required rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps from a lower-level lighting intensity to a higher-level intensity four times in two seconds when the brakes are applied, then returns the lights to a steady-burning state while the brakes remain engaged. FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments before deciding to grant or deny the exemption. Comments must be received by May 28, 2026.

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