NHTSA floats vehicle safety plan

Oct 4, 2002

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comments by Sept. 23 on its proposal for vehicle safety rulemaking priorities, including those related to heavy trucks. The truck proposals include shorter stopping distances, improved braking, reduced tire failure and continued work with drowsy driver sensing systems. To view the plan, NHTSA Vehicle Safety Rulemaking Priorities 2002-2005, and the request for comments, visit this site.

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