SAE J587-2012
License Plate Illumination Devices (Rear Registration Plate Illumination Devices)

Standard No.

SAE J587-2012

Release Date

2012

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2017-11

Replace By

SAE J587-2017

Latest

SAE J587-2017

Scope

This SAE Standard provides test procedures, requirements, and guidelines for vehicular license plate illumination devices.

SAE J587-2012 Referenced Document

• ASTM E179-96 Standard Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for Measurement of Reflection and Transmission Properties of Materials
• SAE J567-2010 Lamp Source Retention System
• SAE J575-2012 Test Methods and Equipment for Lighting Devices for Use on Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width
• SAE J576-2010 Plastic Material or Materials for Use in Optical Parts Such as Lenses and Reflex Reflectors of Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices
• SAE J578-2006 Color Specification
• SAE J759-2012 Lighting Identification Code

SAE J587-2012 history

• 2017 SAE J587-2017 License Plate Illumination Devices (Rear Registration Plate Illumination Devices)
• 2012 SAE J587-2012 License Plate Illumination Devices (Rear Registration Plate Illumination Devices)
• 2003 SAE J587-2003 License Plate Illumination Devices (Rear Registration Plate Illumination Devices)
• 1997 SAE J587-1997 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1993 SAE J587-1993 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1985 SAE J587-1985 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS (REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS)
• 1981 SAE J587-1981 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS (REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS)
• 1977 SAE J587F-1977 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1973 SAE J587E-1973 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1969 SAE J587D-1969 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1968 SAE J587C-1968 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1964 SAE J587B-1964 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1963 SAE J587A-1963 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
• 1962 SAE J587A-1962 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS