By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Maryland State Senate to require the issuance of only a single license plate for all motor vehicles.

Legislation has been introduced in the Maryland State Senate to require the issuance of only a single license plate for all motor vehicles. The legislation would bring Maryland in line with other states that have moved to a single-plate requirement while protecting the aesthetic appearance of the automobiles. The bill has been referred to the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested the public to assist in identifying any regulatory barriers within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to the testing and certification of motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or unconventional interior designs. The agency’s primary focus is on ADS vehicles without manual driver controls, such as the steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedals. For example, many safety standards include references to “driver” and “driver’s seating position,” and the test procedures assume that there will be a human driver. 

Further, there may be instances in which the safety standard includes requirements unnecessary for ADS vehicles, such as telltale driver displays. These vehicles will incorporate new or improved technologies, such as sensors, cameras, lidar and radar. Nevertheless, NHTSA wants to maintain current FMVSS performance requirements while permitting the incorporation of ADS. Comments are due by March 5. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested the public to assist in identifying any regulatory barriers within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to the testing and certification of motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or unconventional interior designs. The agency’s primary focus is on ADS vehicles without manual driver controls, such as the steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedals. For example, many safety standards include references to “driver” and “driver’s seating position,” and the test procedures assume that there will be a human driver. 

Further, there may be instances in which the safety standard includes requirements unnecessary for ADS vehicles, such as telltale driver displays. These vehicles will incorporate new or improved technologies, such as sensors, cameras, lidar and radar. Nevertheless, NHTSA wants to maintain current FMVSS performance requirements while permitting the incorporation of ADS. Comments are due by March 5. 

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