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Road Safety: New Emergency Braking Systems in Vehicles

This act aims to enhance road safety, especially for cyclists and motorcyclists. It mandates the installation of automatic emergency braking systems in new vehicles, which will operate in various lighting conditions and recognize pedestrians and cyclists. This is expected to significantly reduce the risk of accidents involving vulnerable road users.
Key points
New vehicles must include automatic emergency braking systems capable of detecting cyclists and motorcyclists.
These systems will function in both daylight and low-light conditions, regardless of skin or clothing color.
The regulations apply to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3649
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-29