About This Document

This document is intended to be used by (1) public or private medium/heavy-duty truck fleets considering adding lateral protective devices (LPDs), also known as side guards; (2) jurisdictions or customers that require LPDs through policy or procurement; (3) manufacturers of LPDs; and (4) truck manufacturers and dealers. The specifications in this document are based on previously published Volpe reports (Reports DOT-VNTSC-DCAS-14-01 and DOT-VNTSC-SFMTA-16-01) and may be referred to as the “Volpe LPD specification.” This specification can be used as a basis for design, production, testing, review, and procurement of LPDs and LPD-equipped vehicles.