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Can the States change Federal requirements?

April 26, 2017Federal requirements

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Can the States change Federal requirements?

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NHTSA: No. A State may not prescribe a standard for new vehicles c overing the same aspect of performance as a Federal Standard unless the State standard is identical to the Federal standard. However, a State may impose more stringent standards than Federal standards for vehicles obtained for the use of the State or one of its political subdivisions.

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No. A State may not permit the sale of a new non-school bus for pupil transportation when the sale of the vehicle would be impermissible under Federal law.