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.
Simple Explanation
The government made a new rule for motorcycles that lets them use a special symbol to show if there is a problem with the brakes, so they can be safer without spending extra money. This change also helps motorcycle companies by making it easier for them to follow similar rules that other countries have.