Business · 20/03/2023Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Proposes New Seating Preference Study for Automated Driving System-Dedicated Vehicles

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting public comment on a new information collection to study occupant/passenger seat preference in vehicles equipped with Automated Driving System-Dedicated Vehicles (ADS-DVs), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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