Make Inoperative Exemptions; Vehicle Modifications To Accommodate People With Disabilities, Side Impact Protection
fmvss · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Published 2011-06-24 · Effective 2011-08-23 · 76 FR 37025
Document
Document number
2011-15765
Federal Register citation
76 FR 37025
CFR reference
49 CFR 595
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fmvss
Sub-agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication date
2011-06-24
Effective date
2011-08-23
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0079
Abstract
This final rule amends regulations concerning vehicle modifications which accommodate people with disabilities to update and expand a reference in an exemption relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for side impact protection. The expanded exemption facilitates the mobility of drivers and passengers with disabilities.