Only Reading Room records created on or after November 1, 1996 are required to be made available electronically.  Other Reading Room records maintained by NHTSA can be accessed from the following conventional (paper) Reading Rooms:

DOT Dockets Office, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room W12-140, Washington, D.C. 20590; Hours of Operation:  9:00-5:00 ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.  To arrange access, telephone (202) 366-9826 or (800) 647-5527.  A computer terminal and printer are available at this location for accessing Electronic Reading Room records.

NHTSA Technical Information Services, Reading Room, 1201 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room E12-100, Washington, D.C. 20590; Hours of Operation:  9:30-5:00 ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.  To arrange access, telephone (202) 366-2588.  A computer terminal and printer are available at this location for accessing Electronic and Conventional Reading Room records.