GMBulley@AOL.COM wrote:

> In a message dated 9/15/98 6:09:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> sschwartz@OS2BBS.COM writes:
>
> << Can they be installed in a 1991 Westy? >>
>
> Sure, why not?
>
> According to the United States Uniform Code of Motor Vehicle Devices,
> (USUCMVD), Section 126-d, Sub Section VX, paragraph 12, Floral Vases fall into
> the catagory of devices termed "Consumer Requsted Accessory Parts", (CRAP),
> which most US jurisdictions allow for.
>
> These CRAP accessories provide litle or no functionality for the
> transportation device, however they enhance the users perceived value of the
> vehicle, and thus, often their enjoyment, and the law allows for this. As a
> counterexample, the accessory of a four-barrel carburetor can make a '76 Chevy
> go faster, so it is not CRAP, but a Governed Accessory, Requiring Buyer to
> Access Government Explanations (GARBAGE). Some of these items are allowed on
> street cars by the USUCMVD, but many are not, e.g. JATO rockets, large
> electromagentic repulsion devices, or spikey spinners in the middle of your
> wheels, ala chariot racers.
>
> But bud vases are A-okay...I quote from the USUCMVD:
>
> "...all manner of devices in the following categories, and like devices
> unnamed, but similar in design, functionality, or intent shall be allowed in
> every jurisdiction without infringement, unless they pose serious, verifiable
> threat to life or limb of passengers of said vehicle, or other motorists in
> the vicinity of said vehicle, whether involved in a collision or not:
>
> clear plastic seat covers,
> mud flaps with buxom chrome girlie figures,
> mud flaps with Yosemite Sam saying "Back Off",
> "My Other Car Is A..." license plate frames,
> "La Cucaracha" or "Dixie" air horns,
> cow-moooo, train whistle, or other "talking" horns
> "Step Away From the Car" talking car alarms
> curb feelers,
> Bean-BOM fringe rear window adornment,
> mini-chandeliers,
> fuzzy dice
> "dice" valve stem caps
> chrome "barefoot" gas pedals,
> multi-element "Wink" rearview mirrors,
> Knight-Rider scanning LED front grill adornment,
> chasing light license plate adornment,
> Super-thumper, 1000 watt stereo, with 15" woofers
> under-car neon lighting,
> welded-chain steering wheels,
> "Scent Tree" air fresheners,
> orange painted flames
> "BAD BOY" cut vinyl window graphics
> Rebal Flag hood paint scheme
> dog-with-bobbing-head rear window adornment
> "baby on board" window displays
> anything made of neon-colored plastic for motorbox use (tubes, wires, etc.)
> Vases designed for display of cut flowers,..."
>
> While the list goes on for some time, I think that pretty well answers your
> question. ;) VW led the way in "accesories" with the bud vase. Thanks VW!
>
> (bTW just kiddin'. I like bud vases, and will prolly put some right next to
> the fuzzy dice in our spanky new Westy.)
>
> gmbulley
> cary, nc
>

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