NHTSA Proposes Changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for School Buses

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, which governs bus emergency exits and window retention and release. The proposed rule would allow for the exterior release of rear emergency exit doors to be located opposite the door hinges, and clarify the number of force applications required to open certain types of exits.