This engineering design standard provides design parameters and general requirements for tail lamps (rear position lamps). It is intended for use in conjunction with the Service Performance Specification@ SAE J256.
SAE J585E-1977 history
2023SAE J585-2023 Tail Lamp (Rear Position Lamp) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less than, Equal to, or Greater than 2032 mm in Overall Width
2014SAE J585-2014 Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less than 2032 mm in Overall Width
2008SAE J585-2008 Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width
2000SAE J585-2000 Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width
1994SAE J585-1994 Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width (December 1994)