By Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has withdrawn a proposed rule to require event data recorders (EDR) in all new cars and trucks since they are already being voluntarily installed by automakers in nearly all light-duty vehicles.

NHTSA had proposed the rule in 2012 when many vehicles did not have so-called black boxes. NHTSA already has a standard for performance requirements for EDRs, 49 CFR Part 563. Data collected can identify pre-crash vehicle speed and whether brakes were applied and air bags deployed. 

A 2015 law requires NHTSA to consider updating the pre-crash data being collected. 

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

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 242) has been introduced in the Missouri Senate that would allow historic vehicles to be issued license plates without an annual mileage restriction. Current law limits historic vehicle owners to 1,000 miles of driving for personal use per year.

S.B. 242 currently awaits consideration in the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This story was originally published on February 21, 2019. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 242) has been introduced in the Missouri Senate that would allow historic vehicles to be issued license plates without an annual mileage restriction. Current law limits historic vehicle owners to 1,000 miles of driving for personal use per year.

S.B. 242 currently awaits consideration in the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This story was originally published on February 21, 2019. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (A. 4906) has been introduced that would require a biennial safety inspection instead of an annual inspection for antique, classic and collector vehicles.

A. 4906 currently awaits consideration in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (A. 4906) has been introduced that would require a biennial safety inspection instead of an annual inspection for antique, classic and collector vehicles.

A. 4906 currently awaits consideration in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 1993) has been introduced in the Washington House of Representatives as a companion bill to Senate legislation (S.B. 5417) to allow for the registration of “military surplus vehicles.”

A military surplus vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is not operated using continuous tracks, was originally manufactured and sold directly to the armed forces of the United States and is no longer owned by the armed forces.

H.B. 1993 currently awaits consideration in the House Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 1993) has been introduced in the Washington House of Representatives as a companion bill to Senate legislation (S.B. 5417) to allow for the registration of “military surplus vehicles.”

A military surplus vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is not operated using continuous tracks, was originally manufactured and sold directly to the armed forces of the United States and is no longer owned by the armed forces.

H.B. 1993 currently awaits consideration in the House Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 1623) has been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles. A similar measure failed to pass during the 2018 legislative session.

Under current law vehicles must display both front and rear license plates. The bill awaits consideration by the House Transportation: Vehicle and Safety Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. 

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 1623) has been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles. A similar measure failed to pass during the 2018 legislative session.

Under current law vehicles must display both front and rear license plates. The bill awaits consideration by the House Transportation: Vehicle and Safety Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. 

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

During the upcoming meeting at the Keystone BIG Show, SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is hosting an inaugural meetup at the Keystone BIG Show being held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The event will be held March 8, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (CST) in Grapevine, Texas.

All SBN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to support the advancement of women in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Members who are not attending the Keystone BIG Show are welcome to attend the meetup and also attend the BIG Show’s opening night keynote speaker and reception. RSVPs are required for all SBN members that are non-Show attendees.

If you live in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area and are a SBN member or you’re a registered Keystone Big Show attendee, stop by and enjoy an evening of light refreshments with fellow SBN colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets available here

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.