https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-transportation-department-launches-commonsense-updates-to-brake-pedal-requirements-for-avsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-transportation-department-launches-commonsense-updates-to-brake-pedal-requirements-for-avshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-transportation-department-launches-commonsense-updates-to-brake-pedal-requirements-for-avs#u20913Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:36:42 +0000The U.S. Department of Transportation began rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The proposal would remove the requirement for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed for exclusive autonomous operation. This move is part of Secretary Sean Duffy's Automated Vehicle Framework.What's confirmed:The NHTSA commenced rulemaking for its fifth update to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.The proposal aims to eliminate the mandate for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by autonomous systems.NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison stated the https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-transportation-department-launches-commonsense-updates-to-brake-pedal-requirements-for-avshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-transportation-department-launches-commonsense-updates-to-brake-pedal-requirements-for-avs#u20912Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:36:26 +0000The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed ending the requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving vehicles on June 25. This move aims to modernize standards for cars designed to be driven exclusively by automated systems. The change could facilitate the development of purpose-built autonomous vehicles.What's confirmed:The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed on June 25 to end the government requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving vehicles.The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake-pedal requirement for vehicles designed to