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Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3092
The bill mandates that all new vehicles manufactured after a certain date must be equipped with collision avoidance systems. These systems use advanced technology such as sensors, cameras, and radar to detect potential collisions and alert the driver or even take automatic action to prevent a crash.
Proponents of the bill argue that collision avoidance systems have been proven to significantly reduce the number of accidents and save lives. They believe that by making these systems mandatory in all new vehicles, the overall safety of the nation's roads will be greatly improved. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, raise concerns about the cost of implementing these systems in all vehicles and the potential for technical malfunctions that could actually increase the risk of accidents. They also argue that mandating these systems infringes on individual freedom and choice. Overall, the Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to improve road safety through the use of advanced technology in vehicles. It remains to be seen whether or not this bill will be passed by Congress and signed into law.
Congressional Summary of S 3092
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023
This bill allows for the use of a pulsating light system for vehicle braking.
Specifically, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108 (Standard 108) must be deemed to allow for the use of a pulsating light system on covered vehicles (i.e., passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles). The Department of Transportation must issue regulations to update Standard 108 to (1) include performance-based standards for pulsating light systems, and (2) allow for the use of the systems on motor vehicles.
As background, Standard 108 regulates all automotive lighting, signaling, and reflective devices. Under the bill, a pulsating light system includes a system for a high-mounted stop lamp in which the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than 1.2 seconds when the brake of the vehicle is applied and then converts to a continuous light (as a normal stop lamp) until the brake is released.
