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

Canonical ID: `69de45ff-bc82-47dc-904a-3a0223f93939`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-26
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

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.

## Sources (1)

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

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### 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.

### Has anyone responded to NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human drivers?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human drivers?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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