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
Why Do Motorcycle Helmets Fog Up?
Can You Wash a Car Every Week?
How Strong Should a Magnetic Mount Be?
What's the Difference Between 600 GSM and 1400 GSM Towels?
What towels do you use to dry cars?
