NEV rules

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S5. Requirements.

(a) When tested in accordance with test conditions in S6 and test procedures in S7, the
maximum speed attainable in 1.6 km (1 mile) by each low-speed vehicle shall not more than 40
kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour). 

(b) Each low-speed vehicle shall be equipped with: 

(1) headlamps, 

(2) front and rear turn signal lamps, 

(3) taillamps,

(4) stop lamps, 

(5) reflex reflectors: one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the
rear, 

(6) an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror
mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror, 

(7) a parking brake, 

(8) a windshield of AS-1 or AS-5 composition, that conforms to the American National
Standard Institute's "Safety Code for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles
Operating on Land Highways," Z-26.1-1977, January 28, 1977, as supplemented by Z26.1a,
July 3, 1980 (incorporated by reference; see 49 CFR 571.5). 

(9) a VIN that conforms to the requirements of part 565 Vehicle Identification Number of this
chapter, and 

(10) a Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to Sec. 571.209 of this part, Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat belt assemblies, installed at each designated
seating position.