The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a rule that was set to start on November 26, 2024. This rule requires new light vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian AEB, and forward collision warning systems. The delay pushes the effective date to March 20, 2025, to allow for further review of the regulations in line with a presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2025. This delay was made effective immediately as announcing it for public comment was considered impractical and not in the public interest.
Simple Explanation
The government decided to wait a little longer before making a new rule that says all new cars need special brakes to stop on their own if something is in the way. They want more time to think about the rule, so it won't start until next year instead of this year.