Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3005 Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3005

Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019

This bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to implement regulations to require (1) all new commercial motor vehicles with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more to be equipped with speed-limiting technology; (2) any existing speed-limiting technology already installed in such vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1992, to be used while in operation; and (3) the speed-limiting technology to be set to a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour, or 70 miles per hour with the use of adaptive cruise control systems and automatic emergency braking systems.

The NHTSA must also prescribe performance standards for speed-limiting technologies, automatic braking systems, and adaptive cruise control systems that reduce or mitigate collisions at speeds of not faster than 70 miles per hour.

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Current Status of Bill S 3005

Bill S 3005 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2019. Bill S 3005 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2019. Bill S 3005's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 10, 2019

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3005

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Transportation and Public Works

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3005

Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate standards and regulations requiring all new commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with technology to limit maximum operating speed, to require existing speed-limiting technologies already installed in commercial motor vehicles manufactured after 1992 to be used while in operation, and to require that the maximum safe operating speed of commercial motor vehicles shall not exceed 65 miles per hour, or 70 miles per hour with certain safety technologies.

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