The agency issued FMVSS No. 125,
"Warning Devices", which applies to devices, without self-
contained energy sources, which are designed to be carried
mandatorily in buses and trucks that have a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds and voluntarily in other
vehicles. These devices are used to warn approaching traffic of the
presence of a stopped vehicle, except for devices designed to be
permanently affixed to the vehicle. Each manufacturer of warning
triangles must label each device to comply with Standard No. 125.
This standard establishes requirements for devices, without
self-contained energy sources. Without proper deployment and use,
the effectiveness of the devices may be greatly diminished, and may
lead to serious injuries due to rear end collisions between moving
traffic and disabled vehicles. The warning device shall be
permanently and legibly marked and also provide instructions for
its erection and display. Each device shall be labeled with; (a)
the name of the manufacturer, (b) the month and year of
manufacture, (c) the DOT symbol, or the statement that the warning
device complies with all applicable FMVSS. The instructions for
each device shall include a recommendation that the driver activate
the vehicular hazard warning signal lamps before leaving the
vehicle to erect the warning device. Also, the instructions shall
include an illustration indicating recommended positioning. Without
these devices and instructions, there could be more deaths and
injuries caused by stopped or disabled motor vehicles.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.