Federal requirement, and for once, I actually agree with it. Increases
side visibility at night. Europe has adopted this standard as well,
but Mfgs now use wrap-around tail lights to meet the requirement.

Cheers,

Jeff (currently exiled in Indianapolis)

iPhone email.

On Oct 8, 2008, at 12:52 AM, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
wrote:

> Are those revolting tacked-on rear side reflectors you see on US
> Transporters (and E90 Corollas) required? They really trash a car's
> appearance and are totally unnecessary.
>
> --
> Andrew Grebneff
> Dunedin, New Zealand
> Fossil preparator
> Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut
> Temporarily in Calgary, AB, Canada
> <goose1047@gmail.com>