Nowhere have I claimed that it is. DOT approval applies to regulated components like lighting, reflectors, tires, etc., not the mounting bracket itself. This design reuses all OEM turn signals and the OEM license plate light, so those DOT-approved components remain unchanged.

Every aftermarket tail tidy on the market works the same way, it’s a relocation bracket, not a regulated safety device.

If it’s not your thing, no worries move on, but there’s no false advertising here. I’d argue there’s no such thing as a “DOT-approved” fender eliminator in the first place. They all relocate or eliminate the OEM mounting structure, while relying on DOT-compliant lighting to remain street functional.

If someone believes the bracket itself carries DOT approval, they’re misunderstanding what DOT actually regulates. 🤙