The catalyst
NHTSA Proposes Updating Vehicle Lighting Standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 108, To Accommodate Automated Driving Systems And Modernize Headlamp Requirements; NHTSA Says The Changes Are Intended To Eliminate Unnecessary Re
The thesis
NHTSA proposed updating FMVSS No. 108 to accommodate automated driving systems, remove regulatory barriers, reduce costs, and modernize headlamp rules. The proposal directly supports Tesla’s autonomous-driving narrative, though it is not yet final.