Notice2025-18668
Zoox, Inc.-Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
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Published
September 25, 2025
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Transportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abstract
NHTSA has received an application from Zoox, Inc. ("Zoox") for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("FMVSS") applicable to its passenger car equipped with an automated driving system ("ADS"). NHTSA is reviewing Zoox's application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial review.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 184 (Thursday, September 25, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46300-46301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18668]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523]
Zoox, Inc.--Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From
Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for
an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
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ACTION: Notice of receipt of application for temporary exemption.
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SUMMARY: NHTSA has received an application from Zoox, Inc. (``Zoox'')
for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (``FMVSS'') applicable to its passenger car equipped with an
automated driving system (``ADS''). NHTSA is reviewing Zoox's
application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment
on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial
review.
ADDRESSES: To view Zoox's application materials, you may access the
docket identified in the heading of this document at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Alternatively, you may view the docket materials
at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal issues: Callie Roach, Office
of the Chief Counsel at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcffddd0d0d5d992eed3dddfd4fcd8d3c892dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e5c7cacacfc388f4c9c7c5cee6c2c9d288c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>. For technical issues:
Andrew Magaletti, Rulemaking Office of Automation Safety at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#db9ab5bfa9beacf596babcbab7beafafb29bbfb4aff5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c3d12180e190b52311d1b1d10190808153c181308521b130a">[email protected]</span></a>. Mailing address: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Telephone number: (202) 366-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Zoox has applied for a temporary exemption
from several FMVSS pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30113(b) and 49 CFR part 555
to deploy vehicles operated using an ADS without a human driver
onboard. Specifically, Zoox requests exemptions from certain
requirements of FMVSS No. 103, Windshield defrosting and defogging
systems; FMVSS No. 104, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS
No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; FMVSS No.
111, Rear visibility; FMVSS No. 135, Light vehicle brake systems; FMVSS
No. 201, Occupant protection in interior impact; FMVSS No. 205, Glazing
materials; and FMVSS No. 208; Occupant crash protection.
A copy of Zoox's application is available in the docket referenced
at the beginning of this notice. In accordance with statutory and
administrative provisions, this application contains redactions for
portions of information for which Zoox has requested confidential
treatment. See 49 CFR part 512.
NHTSA has not yet reached any conclusion on the merits of Zoox's
application. During the evaluation process, the agency may request
additional information from the applicant. When NHTSA believes it has
received adequate information to consider the merits of Zoox's
application, it will update the docket with any additional information
received from Zoox and will publish a separate notice seeking public
comment on all provided materials. After considering public comments
and other available information, NHTSA will decide whether to grant or
deny the petition and will publish its decision in the Federal
Register.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30113; 49 CFR part 555; delegation of
authority at 49 CFR 1.95, 501.5, and 501.8.
David M. Hines,
Acting Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2025-18668 Filed 9-24-25; 8:45 am]
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