Business · 19/04/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Denies EU Petitions for Rulemaking on Windshield Safety Standards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied petitions from the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) to adopt European Union (EU) Directives as optional alternatives to two Federal motor vehicle safety standards, citing concerns over reduced driving visibility and safety performance.