California’s potential move to regulate vehicle safety standards has ignited controversy, as it’s a domain traditionally handled at the federal level by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Lawmakers supporting the measure expressed concern over the slow progress of federal agencies in this arena. However, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, an industry group, has raised objections, arguing that it would be inappropriate for one state to mandate specific technologies while federal regulators are still evaluating their implications. The organization is actively lobbying Governor Newsom to veto the proposed legislation.
