Open for CommentNHTSA· National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationProposed Rule

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 to Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference

Introduced March 16, 2026Comment period ends April 16, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 28 daysDeadline: Apr 16, 2026

What This Means

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating safety rules for cars that have automated driving systems, which are vehicles that can drive themselves with little or no human control. These updated rules will make sure that self-driving cars meet the same basic safety requirements as regular cars, but with new standards designed specifically for how these automated systems work. This matters because as self-driving cars become more common on roads, the government needs to set clear safety standards to protect drivers, passengers, and other people on the road.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyNHTSA · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Regulations.gov IDNHTSA-2026-0629-0001
IntroducedMarch 16, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 16, 2026

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