What does Preamble of Pedestrian Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The bill aims to establish certain safety standards related to pedestrians and motor vehicles. It also seeks to disclose certain information relating to pedestrians and motor vehicles.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pedestrian Protection Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Pedestrian Protection Act.

What does PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STANDARDS. of Pedestrian Protection Act do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to add pedestrian safety standards. The Secretary is required to initiate a rulemaking proceeding within three years of enactment to establish or modify motor vehicle safety standards to reduce pedestrian collisions, considering factors like hood, bumper, windshield design, vehicle height, and weight. A final rule resulting from this proceeding must be issued within two years of initiation, with full compliance required two years after the rule's issuance. The Secretary must also initiate a rulemaking proceeding within four years to establish minimum visibility standards for motor vehicles. A final rule for visibility standards must be issued within two years of initiation, with full compliance required two years after issuance. The term 'collision' is defined as a crash between a motor vehicle and a 'covered road user,' including low-speed crashes in driveways or parking lots. A 'covered road user' is defined as a pedestrian, bicyclist, or other vulnerable road user.

What does PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION. of Pedestrian Protection Act do?

This section amends title 49, United States Code, section 32302. It redesignates a paragraph within subsection (f) and inserts a new paragraph (3) requiring the Secretary to publish comparative ratings of vulnerable road user safety technology ratings. The section adds a new subsection (g) concerning driver visibility. Within subsection (g), the Secretary must publish a notice within four years of enactment for public review and comment to establish a means for providing information to consumers regarding driver visibility of vulnerable road users. The notice must include a methodology for determining included technologies, performance test criteria, a distinct driver visibility rating, and updating vehicle ratings. The Secretary is also required to publish comparative ratings of driver visibility ratings. A report detailing a plan for implementing an information and rating system for driver visibility must be submitted to specified congressional committees within five years of enactment.

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Pedestrian Protection Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Secretary to establish and modify motor vehicle safety standards to reduce pedestrian collisions, considering design factors like hood, bumper, and vehicle height.
The bill requires the Secretary to publish comparative ratings of vulnerable road user safety technology and driver visibility, providing consumers with relevant information.
The legislation defines 'covered road user' to include pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users, expanding the scope of safety considerations to low-speed collisions.

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