Title: The US approach to vehicle safety regulation

Authors: M.M. Finkelstein

Addresses: Associate Administrator for Research and Development, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US Department of Transportation, Washington D.C., USA

Abstract: The procedures of the US system of motor vehicle safety regulation are reviewed. Their effectiveness is examined in the light of the success in introducing regulations ensuring that vehicles incorporate safety features already recognised by most vehicle manufacturers, and the difficulties encountered in attempting to advance and legislate for new safety technologies. New approaches, which might prove more effective in the future, are discussed.

Keywords: air bags; anti-skid brakes; high mounted stop lamps; USA; United States; vehicle safety regulations; vehicle safety standards.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1986.061160

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1986 Vol.7 No.5/6, pp.10 - 17

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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