The controversy over rear lighting and signaling on motor vehicles = La controverse au sujet de l' éclairage et de la signalisation arrière des véhicules automobiles = Die Kontroverse über Rücklicht und Signalgebung bei Kraftfahrzeugen.

Improvements in the rear lighting and signaling systems of motor vehicles are warranted to aid in the reduction of rear end collisions. Reports on recent research indicate general agreement on fundamental changes such as separation of function and redundant signaling code.