NHTSAFinal Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Anti-Ejection Glazing for Bus Portals; Mandatory Applicability Beginning October 30, 2027
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Summary
Starting in October 2027, all buses must have special safety glass on windows and doors designed to keep passengers from being thrown out during accidents. This new rule aims to reduce serious injuries and deaths by preventing people from ejecting through bus windows during crashes.
Key Points
- 1Bus manufacturers must install anti-ejection glazing (special reinforced glass) on all bus windows and door openings by October 30, 2027
- 2This safety feature keeps passengers inside the bus during crashes instead of being ejected through windows, reducing severe injuries and fatalities
- 3The rule applies to all new buses manufactured after the October 2027 deadline
- 4Existing buses already in use are not required to be retrofitted with this technology
- 5Buses that don't meet this standard after the deadline cannot be legally sold as new vehicles in the United States
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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