🚧Study on Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Vehicles Initiated
Agency Information Collection Activities; New Information Collection: Study of Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles
Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled "Study of Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles." It is an experimental study that requires data collection for evaluating whether warning devices meaningfully influence crash-relevant aspects of human performance in the presence of a parked or disabled commercial motor vehicle (PDCMV), and if so, how and to what extent. These data collection efforts are expected to require the participation of 256 drivers.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory notice involves compliance requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators regarding the use and assessment of warning devices, potentially impacting operational costs and safety measures. The call for public comment also highlights a need for industry participation which could affect future regulations and devices compliance standards.