America’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a Compliance Assistance Programme to help regulated entities, including vehicle and trailer manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and dealers to comply with safety regulations.
Regulated entities may not sell new vehicles or equipment which do not comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
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“NHTSA seeks to promote safety through proactive and responsive engagement,” said NHTSA deputy administrator, Heidi King. “In addition to vigilant enforcement, NHTSA also serves as a federal resource that small and large manufacturers can contact for guidance on federal regulations.
“A transparent partnership with manufacturers assures development of safe, reliable vehicles and equipment.”
NHTSA tests and monitors vehicle components such as brakes, tyres, air bags, child seats, seat belts and headlights to ensure they are compliant with FMVSS. NHTSA’s Office of the Chief Counsel issues interpretations on legal issues.
The new compliance assistance programme, maintains NHTSA, will help it achieve the “highest standards of excellence in motor vehicles” by providing informal compliance guidance, to current and prospective manufacturers.
Regulated entities can contact NHTSA for guidance on compliance issues at NHTSAComplianceAssistance@dot.gov and visit NHTSA’s website for details.
