Highway Safety Act of 1966
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This law establishes new federal standards for vehicle safety and highway operations. It gives the Secretary of Transportation the authority to set safety standards for motor vehicles and equipment used on public roads.
Why it matters: This law changes how vehicles are manufactured and how states manage road safety by moving many of these decisions from local or private control to federal standards.
Who it affects
- Car manufacturers (due to new safety requirements)
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding Public Law No. 89-564; please consult the official text before relying on it for legal or compliance purposes.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document