In this document, we deny a petition for rulemaking submitted by Marie E. Birnbaum, a private individual. The petitioner asked us to initiate rulemaking to require passenger cars and light trucks to be equipped with "black boxes" (data recorders) analogous to those found on commercial airlines. We agree with the petitioner that the recording of crash data can provide information that is very valuable in understanding crashes, and which can be used in a variety of ways to improve motor vehicle safety. However, we are denying the petition because the motor vehicle industry is already voluntary moving in the direction recommended by the petitioner. Further, we believe this area presents some issues that are, at least for the present time, best addressed in a non-regulatory context.
U.S. DOT/NHTSA - Denial of Petition for Rulemaking
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