This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish safety standards for automatic emergency braking systems in new cars, SUVs, and light trucks (those weighing up to 10,000 pounds). Within three years of the law's passage, the Secretary must issue rules requiring these braking systems to work in both daylight and low-light conditions, function at appropriate speeds for each vehicle, and effectively detect cyclists and pedestrians of all skin tones and clothing colors. Manufacturers would then have two model years from the rule's issuance to comply with these new standards. The legislation aims to improve cyclist safety by ensuring that emergency braking technology reliably detects and responds to vulnerable road users across diverse lighting and visual conditions.
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