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FMVSS

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) refers to safety regulations established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that vehicles must meet for legal sale in the United States.

← All termsGeneral and RegulatoryUpdated January 6, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are mandatory safety regulations that establish minimum performance requirements for vehicles and vehicle components, often requiring specific software behaviors and safety system responses.

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