A typo in the new automatic braking rule for cars gets fixed
What happened
The US Department of Transportation corrected a small error in the new rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems in all new light vehicles. This means the rule, which mandates these safety features, can now proceed without further delays from this specific error.
Why it matters
This document is a minor administrative correction. It does not change the substance of the rule itself, which requires automatic emergency braking, pedestrian braking, and forward collision warning systems on all new light vehicles. The correction simply ensures the legal text is accurate, allowing the broader safety mandate to move forward as intended.
The signal
Watch for the effective date of the main rule, which will require all new light vehicles to include these automatic braking systems.