Proposed Rule Transportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration March 16, 2026

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference

NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems," and FMVSS No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems." The...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Published: 2026-03-16.

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