By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made two changes to the rule governing the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor-vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and the industry identify tires when they are subject to recall.

The first change expands the two-symbol code from two to three since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change standardizes the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length is 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline.

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline, when legislation must have passed the original chamber of jurisdiction (House or Senate) and been sent to the other for consideration. All of these bills are eligible for consideration in 2016.

These bills include legislation that would provide for the issuance of a single rear-mounted license plate; legislation to allow vehicles originally manufactured with a front bumper that sits 24 in. from the ground or less to display one plate; SEMA-model legislation to allow aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit; SEMA-model legislation to permit motor vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide if the system is disconnected when the vehicle is operated on public highways; and SEMA-model legislation to add a vehicle titling and registration classification for custom vehicles.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline.

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline, when legislation must have passed the original chamber of jurisdiction (House or Senate) and been sent to the other for consideration. All of these bills are eligible for consideration in 2016.

These bills include legislation that would provide for the issuance of a single rear-mounted license plate; legislation to allow vehicles originally manufactured with a front bumper that sits 24 in. from the ground or less to display one plate; SEMA-model legislation to allow aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit; SEMA-model legislation to permit motor vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide if the system is disconnected when the vehicle is operated on public highways; and SEMA-model legislation to add a vehicle titling and registration classification for custom vehicles.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline.

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline, when legislation must have passed the original chamber of jurisdiction (House or Senate) and been sent to the other for consideration. All of these bills are eligible for consideration in 2016.

These bills include legislation that would provide for the issuance of a single rear-mounted license plate; legislation to allow vehicles originally manufactured with a front bumper that sits 24 in. from the ground or less to display one plate; SEMA-model legislation to allow aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit; SEMA-model legislation to permit motor vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide if the system is disconnected when the vehicle is operated on public highways; and SEMA-model legislation to add a vehicle titling and registration classification for custom vehicles.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline.

Several bills introduced in Iowa in 2015 failed to be approved prior to the crossover deadline, when legislation must have passed the original chamber of jurisdiction (House or Senate) and been sent to the other for consideration. All of these bills are eligible for consideration in 2016.

These bills include legislation that would provide for the issuance of a single rear-mounted license plate; legislation to allow vehicles originally manufactured with a front bumper that sits 24 in. from the ground or less to display one plate; SEMA-model legislation to allow aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit; SEMA-model legislation to permit motor vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide if the system is disconnected when the vehicle is operated on public highways; and SEMA-model legislation to add a vehicle titling and registration classification for custom vehicles.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The four-day event brings together more than 140,000 individuals to do business. Manufacturers showcase the newest performance-enhancing engine components, restyling kits, interior products, wheels, tires and mobile electronics.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The four-day event brings together more than 140,000 individuals to do business. Manufacturers showcase the newest performance-enhancing engine components, restyling kits, interior products, wheels, tires and mobile electronics.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The four-day event brings together more than 140,000 individuals to do business. Manufacturers showcase the newest performance-enhancing engine components, restyling kits, interior products, wheels, tires and mobile electronics.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The four-day event brings together more than 140,000 individuals to do business. Manufacturers showcase the newest performance-enhancing engine components, restyling kits, interior products, wheels, tires and mobile electronics.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The four-day event brings together more than 140,000 individuals to do business. Manufacturers showcase the newest performance-enhancing engine components, restyling kits, interior products, wheels, tires and mobile electronics.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.