Speed limiter proposal targeted for May 2025 – for now
A proposal to require speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles is still projected to be unveiled in May 2025, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest regulatory agenda. With a new administration taking control in January, however, it is fair to say the rulemaking’s chances of survival appear low. A big reason for that assessment is because we’ve been here before.
Urbana, Ill., Mulls Council Approval of Surveillance Tech
Aldermen Grace Wilken and Jaya Kolisetty have drafted an ordinance that creates an approval process for “policing surveillance technology and databases,” as well as policy and reporting requirements for these tools.
A congestion pricing wild card
A federal judge in New Jersey who has yet to rule on Gov. Phil Murphy’s lawsuit to block New York’s congestion pricing plan is urging the two sides to continue settlement talks, a sign of ongoing uncertainty facing the MTA’s tolling plan, which is expected to start in early January.
Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
Brand-new Tesla vehicles are experiencing self-driving computer failures, which are resulting in significant problems. The problem is linked to a new version of Tesla’s HW4 (sometimes called AI4) onboard self-driving computer.
Feds to require warning if rear passengers don’t wear seat belts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule that will require all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers do not buckle up, starting in September 2027.