NHTSA and FMCSA Propose Regulations for Speed Limiting Devices in Heavy Vehicles

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are proposing regulations that would require heavy vehicles over 26,000 pounds to be equipped with speed limiting devices, which would limit their speed to a specified speed, and require motor carriers to maintain functional speed limiting devices for the life of the vehicle.