CMVSS 108
Lighting Systems and Reflective Devices
| Issuing body | CMVSS |
|---|---|
| Committees | Transport Canada |
| First issued | 1971 |
| Latest revision | 2025 |
| Status | active |
| Category | national |
| Topics | dark_adaptation_mesopic, disability_glare, headlamp_performance, vehicle_conspicuity, vru_conspicuity |
| Reference | https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._1038/page-11.html |
Scope
Governs headlamps, signal lamps and retroreflective devices via Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 108, which incorporates US FMVSS No. 108. Bears on the driver's night forward vision, vehicle conspicuity and glare control. Notably mandates daytime running lamps (DRLs) — a Canada-specific requirement beyond US FMVSS 108.
Related Papers (20)
- Public Roads: A Journal of Highway Research and Development, Vol. 51 No. 2 · 1987 · paper relates to standard · 0.63 (embedding)
- FMVSS Considerations for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems: Volume 1 · 2020 · paper relates to standard · 0.63 (embedding)
- Roadside Assistance Vehicle Lighting: Review of Scientific Research and State Regulations · 2025 · paper relates to standard · 0.62 (embedding)
- Examination of a Prototype Camera Monitor System for Light Vehicle Outside Mirror Replacement · 2018 · paper relates to standard · 0.61 (embedding)
- Overhead guide sign retroreflectivity and illumination. · 2015 · paper relates to standard · 0.61 (embedding)
- Minimum retroreflectivity levels for overhead guide signs and street-name signs · 2003 · paper relates to standard · 0.61 (embedding)
- Driver Vision: Bibliography · 1963 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- FMVSS Considerations for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems: Volume 2 · 2021 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- UPDATED MINIMUM RETROREFLECTIVITY LEVELS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS ↗ · 2003 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- TRAFFIC SAFETY IN CANADA: PRESENT AND FUTURE ↗ · 1994 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- Use of high intensity reflective sheeting in lieu of external lighting of overhead roadway signs. · 2013 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- A Safety Evaluation of UVA Vehicle Headlights · 1998 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS FOR OVERHEAD GUIDE SIGN ILLUMINATION FROM VEHICULAR HEADLAMPS ↗ · 1999 · paper relates to standard · 0.60 (embedding)
- Prototype mobile luminance measurement system and level of service for evaluating rural high-speed nighttime delineation. · 2013 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- Roadway Lighting Handbook · 1978 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- FMVSS Considerations for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems: Volume 3 · 2025 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- Enhanced Night Visibility Series, Volume XVI : Phase III, Characterization of Experimental Objects · 2005 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination [URTC Report] · 2014 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- Breakthroughs in Vision and Visibility for Highway Safety: Workshop Summary Report, August 13-14, 2014 · 2015 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)
- Workshop on Field Inspection and Rehabilitation of Traffic Control Devices - Proceedings · 1990 · paper relates to standard · 0.59 (embedding)