🚗NHTSA Reviews Zoox's Application for Safety Standards Exemption
Zoox, Inc.-Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
Summary
NHTSA has received an application from Zoox, Inc. ("Zoox") for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("FMVSS") applicable to its passenger car equipped with an automated driving system ("ADS"). NHTSA is reviewing Zoox's application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial review.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The document discusses Zoox, Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, which has significant implications for compliance and regulatory requirements as it pertains to deploying automated driving systems. Business owners in the automotive sector may need to consider the impacts of such exemptions on technology adoption, market competition, and regulatory compliance.