Crashworthiness Rulemaking Activities

Roof Crush Resistance (posted 10/18/2001)

Seat Performance in Rear Impacts

Safety standard upgrade evaluation and development

Advanced Glazing

Safety Standard Development of Occupant ejection mitigating advanced glazing.

Frontal Offset

Safety standard development of a new US frontal offset crash test requirement

Side Impact Occupant Protection

Safety standard upgrade and international harmonization development

Head Restraints

Safety standard upgrade and harmonization development

Advanced Air Bags

Safety standard development of advanced occupant restraint systems for occupant protection in frontal impact.

Advanced Air Bag Safety Standard - May 12, 2000 Final Ruling

Docket Comments to the Advanced Air Bag Final Rule are located in docket 7013 of the DOT Docket management System