The overhaul addresses tire strength, sidewall markings, weight limit guidelines, and new designs.
The U.S. Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an overhaul of tire safety standards. The update would encourage the adoption of new technologies to enhance safety and decrease automotive costs.
The agency is focused on updates to tire strength, rim resistance, and endurance in line with modern road conditions and tire technology. It is also setting safety rules for new designs, such as airless, puncture-proof tires, sidewall markings, and truck and SUV weight limit guidelines.
“As American tire technology and vehicle design continue to evolve, our regulatory framework must keep pace,” said NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison. “By bringing key industry stakeholders and other technical safety experts to the same table, we can modernize outdated standards to boost safety and reduce costs for you and your family.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrator Morrison as he oversees the modernization of the tire safety standards.
- For Transportation Secretary Duffy as he heads the Department of Transportation and its many agencies.
- For U.S. officials as they work to improve highway safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
