NHTSA Final Rule on Event Data Recorders

Today the US NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) published the revised final rule for Event Data Recorders and responded to petitions for reconsideration. The rule applies to light vehicles (8,500 lbs GVWR or less) manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 that are equipped with EDR. Thus in principle it remains a voluntary standard. Here's the complete rule (scroll down to NHTSA):

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a080114c.html