Data Recorder
South Carolina HB 3081: Would require vehicles equipped with a data-recording device to disclose in the owner’s manual and on a window sticker that a recording device is installed in the vehicle.
Vehicle Emissions
Mississippi HB 142: Would establish a $2,000 tax credit for the purchase of a hybrid electric vehicle that meets National Low-Emissions Vehicle Standards.
New York SB 43: Would require all vehicles to emit a minimum exhaust sound level to aid in the safety of blind pedestrians.
Oklahoma SB 7: Amends the tax credit towards purchasing clean-burning motor vehicles to extend the tax credit until 2020. Also adds vehicles that use natural gas to the list of clean-burning vehicles.
Oklahoma SB 12: Would create a tax credit for vehicles that have been modified to use clean-burning fuels.
Texas SB 119: Would implement California’s low-emissions vehicle program for new vehicles 2012 or later bought in Texas.
Exhaust
Montana HB 69: Amends the vehicle exhaust law to prohibit increasing the noise from that of its original manufactured level.
New Jersey AB 3579: Would include a vehicle’s exhaust noise level as part of New Jersey’s vehicle inspection.
Lights
New York AB 317: Would allow for the reduction of insurance premiums for vehicles that have been retrofitted with daytime running lights.
Historic Vehicles
South Carolina SB 199: Would create a historic-vehicle license plate for vehicles that are 25 years or older.
Tinting
New York AB 798: Would amend the law so that vehicle windows that have been tinted must allow 90% of light in, up from 70%.
Tires
New York AB 197: Creates a replacement tire energy-efficiency program for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks.
Title
New Mexico HB 46: Would create a certificate of title for salvage vehicles that have been repaired back to roadworthy condition necessary for safe operation on the road.
Video Screens
Indiana SB 196: Would prohibit the use of a video screen or computer in the sight of a driver unless the screen is required or assists with driving of a vehicle.
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