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USA: Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 for vehicle brake systems   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, ”Light vehicle brake systems.” The proposed modifications would distinguish how regulations apply to vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls. The proposed modifications would...

Vietnam: Updates to the Vietnamese vehicle regulation   Vietnam has published a Draft National Technical Regulation on Safety and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (Proposed code: QCVN XXX:2026/BXD. This draft National Technical Regulation sets out the technical requirements for the inspection, testing, and certification of technical safety, quality, and environmental protection for newly manufactured, assembled, and...

USA: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 102, 103 and 104 to Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing an amendment to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, which governs transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. The change would exempt...

Canada: Update of regulations for vehicle seats   To enhance road safety across the country, Transport Canada mandates that all new and imported vehicles, tires, and child restraints undergo rigorous safety certification. To better protect young passengers and streamline compliance for manufacturers, the agency is currently modernizing the Motor Vehicle Restraint System and Booster Seats...

China: New GB standards for vehicles (for steering systems and driver protection from the steering mechanism)   China has published two new GB standards for vehicles: GB 17675—XXXX National Standard of the P.R.C., Steering system of motor vehicles—Basic requirements and; GB 11557—202X National Standard of the P.R.C., The stipulation protecting drivers from being injured by...

USA: Two new FMVSS for hydrogen vehicles   The NHTSA has published a Final Rule which establishes two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifying performance requirements for all motor vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The final rule is based on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell...

Canada: Winter tires regulation amendment   Transport  Canada  is  seeking  public  feedback  on  proposed amendments to the winter tire requirements through a public consultation. These items would require a complete regulatory process, therefore TC wants stakeholders to provide their feedback, comments and research data to justify moving forward with any of these proposals.  The  proposed ...