30 May 2025
🚌NHTSA Proposes Removal of Obsolete Bus Safety Standards
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release
Summary
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, Bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The text discusses a proposed rule to remove obsolete bus safety standards, impacting compliance requirements for manufacturers of school buses. This could lead to cost savings and reduced regulatory burdens on businesses producing or modifying these vehicles.