Mike Shelton
Senior Automotive Safety & Accessories Specialist
Mike Shelton has over 12 years of hands-on experience testing and evaluating automotive exterior hardware, license plate security systems, and road safety compliance standards across the US and North America.
Education, Testing & Proof of Expertise
B.Sc. Automotive Safety & Optics Engineering
Michigan Technological UniversitySpecialized in retroreflective film physics, infrared spectrum reflection dynamics, and vehicle frame structural durability.
ALPR Camera & Optical Hardware Specialist
SAE International CertifiedCertified evaluator for automated plate readers (850nm & 940nm IR flash sensors) and anti-glare plate frame legalities across US states.
Certified Corrosion & Impact Inspector
ASTM B117 Testing Standards LabLead technician for salt-spray chamber degradation tests, verifying T304 stainless steel and polycarbonate plate shield durability.
Featured Articles & External Research
49 CFR § 571.108 - FMVSS 108 Vehicle Lighting & Reflective Standards
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard specifying mandatory photometric requirements for license plate illumination, reflectivity, and mounting.
Read Federal Standard → NHTSA (Highway Safety Countermeasures)Speed Safety Camera Enforcement & Optics Countermeasures
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration official research on automated speed enforcement sensors, camera flash cycles, and plate readability.
Read NHTSA Study → Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)Speed Safety Camera Operations & Optical Reader Deployment
US Department of Transportation guide detailing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technologies and roadside camera optics.
Read FHWA Report → ASTM Corrosion StandardsASTM B117: Neutral Salt Spray (Fog) Corrosion Testing Method
International testing benchmark evaluating corrosion resilience of T304 stainless steel, zinc coatings, and automotive exterior hardware.
Read Testing Method → NCSL Transportation LegislationState-by-State Motor Vehicle License Plate Regulations
National Conference of State Legislatures public database analyzing US state laws on plate frame borders, registration sticker visibility, and clear shields.
Read Legislative Database → SAE InternationalSAE Automotive Lighting & Retroreflective Equipment Standards
Society of Automotive Engineers technical specifications covering specular vs diffuse retroreflection and exterior accessory durability.
Read SAE Standards → ISO InternationalISO Transport Systems & ANPR Optical Performance Criteria
Global ISO standard for character recognition contrast, high-speed camera sensors, and 850nm / 940nm infrared spectrum reflectivity.
Read ISO Guidelines → UNECE Transport DivisionUN Regulations for Vehicle Exterior Equipment & Road Safety Approval
United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations concerning exterior mounting safety and optical surface anti-glare specs.
Read UN Regulations →Recent Articles by Mike Shelton
Warum beschlagen Motorradhelme?
Kann man ein Auto jede Woche waschen?
Wie stark sollte eine magnetische Halterung sein?
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen 600 GSM und 1400 GSM Handtüchern?
Welche Handtücher eignen sich am besten zum Auto-Abtrocknen?
