NHTSA updates rules for temporary vehicle safety exemptions
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule that changes how the agency handles requests for temporary exemptions from federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative change meant to streamline paperwork and give the agency more flexibility in how it grants safety exemptions.
Who it affects
- Vehicle manufacturers seeking temporary relief from federal safety standards
This action was taken by NHTSA; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before relying on these changes.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document