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Federal Register · May 30, 2025
The title they went with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 205, Glazing Materials; No. 205(a), Glazing Equipment Manufactured Before September 1, 2006, and Glazing Materials Used in Vehicles Manufactured Before November 1, 2006 Noisy translates that to

Old car window safety rules are finally getting thrown out

What happened
The US highway safety agency is proposing to remove an outdated safety standard for car window materials. This means car manufacturers will no longer need to comply with rules designed for vehicles made before 2006.
Why it matters
Regulations often stay on the books long after they are relevant, creating unnecessary compliance costs. This change removes a rule that applied to vehicles that are now at least 18 years old. It streamlines the regulatory process for manufacturers and the agency.
The signal
Watch for similar proposals to remove other obsolete safety standards, indicating a broader effort to clear out old regulations.
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