Honolulu Regulates Ride-Sharing
Posted on Aug 25, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Honolulu Regulates Ride-Sharing
A new law in Honolulu will require taxi drivers and drivers for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft to obtain a certificate, hold a Hawaii driver’s license, and pass background checks in order to operate. The City Council passed the bill earlier this month, and the mayor recently returned it without a signature, which allowed the bill to become law. The new regulations will...
Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jul 29, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
A major issue to be addressed as autonomous vehicles come onto the market is who will regulate them. Traditionally, vehicle safety has been within the purview of federal governments, but states have regulated traffic laws. Some believe that increased uniformity will be required when cars no longer have human drivers; a “patchwork quilt” will be unworkable, they believe. The...
Michigan Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Access to Aftermarket Parts
Posted on Jun 16, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Michigan Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Access to Aftermarket Parts
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed a bill that would have required auto repair shops to use only new or re-certified parts from original manufacturers, limiting the use of aftermarket repair parts. The bill would have applied during the first five years of warranty. According to Governor Snyder, the bill would have increased costs to consumers through higher costs for replacements...
NHTSA to Consider Rear-Seat Safety
Posted on Jun 1, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on NHTSA to Consider Rear-Seat Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will soon begin to test safety for passengers in rear seats as well as in front seats. The increased use of car-sharing services has led to more people riding in rear seats, many times without using seat belts. In addition, consumer advocates contend that although safety has improved for drivers and front-seat passengers, these safety...
Customer Advocacy Groups Accuse the NHTSA of Doing Too Little On Automatic Braking
Posted on May 27, 2016 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Customer Advocacy Groups Accuse the NHTSA of Doing Too Little On Automatic Braking
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been accused by consumer advocacy groups of doing too little to ensure that automatic emergency braking is standard in all light vehicles. The consumer advocacy groups have further accused the NHTSA of entering into a “backroom deal” with automakers to avoid such safety standards. Specifically, the NHTSA entered into an agreement...
