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The incident is recorded as occurring on June 26, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Incident · Regulatory action

NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human drivers

NHTSA published a proposed rulemaking to amend FMVSS No. 135 Light vehicle brake systems by removing requirements for hand and foot operated brake controls in vehicles that operate without a human driver, while retaining stopping distance performance requirements. This represents a meaningful step in modernizing the federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles.

Occurred 2026-06-26 · Waymo

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https://environmentalhealthsafetybrief.sidley.com/2026/06/29/nhtsa-proposes-amending-federal-brake-standards-for-autonomous-vehicles/

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Active · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

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What happened in NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human drivers?: NHTSA published a proposed rulemaking to amend FMVSS No. 135 Light vehicle brake systems by removing requirements for hand and foot operated brake controls in vehicles that operate without a human driver, while retaining stopping distance performance requirements. This represents a meaningful step in modernizing the federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on June 26, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human drivers?: The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
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Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-06

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Last reviewed 2026-07-06

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