The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants all heavy vehicles to have automatic emergency braking systems.
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In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the agencies ask for public comment on the proposed standard, to end 60 days after publication in the Federal Registry.
"Advanced driver assistance systems like AEB have the power to save lives," says NHTSA Chief Counsel Ann Carlson. "Today's announcement is an important step forward in improving safety on our nation's roadways by reducing, and ultimately eliminating, preventable tragedies that harm Americans."
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The proposed standard would require the system to work at speeds from 6 mph to 50 mph.
"Establishing AEB standards is a key component of the Department's National Roadway Safety Strategy," says FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson. "This technology can enhance the effectiveness of commercial motor vehicle crash reduction strategies and reduce roadway fatalities."
