Safer Cars: New Standards to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists.
This law mandates the creation of new safety standards for motor vehicles to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths and injuries. Future vehicles must incorporate design changes (like hood and bumper modifications) and meet minimum visibility standards for drivers. Consumers will also receive clear, comparative safety ratings for vulnerable road users, aiding in the choice of safer cars.
Key points
Requires redesigning vehicles (hoods, bumpers, height) to minimize injuries to pedestrians and cyclists during collisions.
Mandates the establishment of minimum visibility standards so drivers can more easily spot pedestrians and cyclists.
The government will publish easy-to-understand, comparative safety ratings for vehicles regarding pedestrian protection, aiding consumers in choosing safer cars.
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