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Standard 108

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, which specifies requirements for vehicle lighting, signal lamps, and reflective devices.

High-mounted stop lamp

Also known as a third brake light, this is an additional brake light typically located in the center, higher up on the rear of a vehicle, separate from the main left and right brake lights.

Pulsating light system

A brake light that flashes quickly a few times when the brake pedal is first pressed, then turns into a steady light until the brake is released. It won't flash again for a short period after the brake is let go.

Date of enactment

The date when a bill officially becomes law after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President (or if Congress overrides a presidential veto).

Performance-based standards

Rules that specify the required outcome or performance of a product or system, rather than dictating the exact design or method for achieving it. For lights, this might mean brightness, flash duration, and color.

Rulemaking

The process by which federal agencies create new regulations or change existing ones. This often involves public comment periods before a final rule is issued.