NHTSA Denies Petition to Amend Rear Impact Guard Standard

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to modify Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, 'Rear Impact Guards,' by removing the certification label requirement in S5.3 of the standard, citing concerns that it would undermine enforcement and increase safety risks to the public.