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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information regarding the fit and comfort of motorcycle safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, and jackets, from riders across different motorcycle events. This collection aims to gather opinions on how comfortable and protective their gear is, contributing to improved motorcycle safety programs. Participants will include 625 motorcyclists who will provide data by using tablets and engaging with researchers at events. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity and potential ways to reduce the burden on those participating.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule allowing motorcycle manufacturers to use an internationally recognized symbol for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator, providing them with more flexibility. This rule removes the previous letter height requirement if the ISO symbol is used but keeps it for text-only labels. NHTSA made this decision after hearing from manufacturers that changing the telltale would be costly and would not improve safety. The rule includes technical corrections and updates to ensure alignment with international standards, without imposing additional costs on manufacturers, particularly benefiting small businesses.