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Amended Pre-Trip Safety Information for Motorcoach Passengers

Notice.

The FMCSA amends its pre-trip safety guidance recommending that the motorcoach industry encourage passengers to use lap/shoulder seat belts. This amended guidance is provided in response to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Final Rule published on November 25, 2013 [78 FR 70416] titled, "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection."

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