Zoox-Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From Various Requirements of the Feder
Zoox, Inc. ("Zoox") has petitioned NHTSA for a temporary exemption from certain requirements in eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable to its passenger car equipped with an automated driving system (ADS). Specifically, Zoox seeks exemption from portions of FMVSS No. 103, Windshield defrosting a
| Agency | Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-03-11 |
| Summary | Zoox, Inc. ("Zoox") has petitioned NHTSA for a temporary exemption from certain requirements in eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable to its passenger car equipped with an automated driving system (ADS). Specifically, Zoox seeks exemption from portions of FMVSS No. 103, Windshield defrosting and defogging systems; FMVSS No. 104, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; FMVSS No. 111, Rear visibility; FMVSS No. 135, Light vehicle brake systems; FMVSS No. 201, Occupant protection in interior impact; FMVSS No. 205, Glazing materials; and FMVSS No. 208, Occupant crash protection. NHTSA is publishing this |
| Document number | 2026-04730 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04730/zoox-receipt-of-application-for-temporary-exemption-from-various-requirements-of-the-federal-motor |