Sec. 24205. Automatic shutoff
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In this section: The term key has the meaning given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). The term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. The term motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. The term motor vehicle does not include— a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)); any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; a battery electric vehicle; or a motor vehicle that requires extended periods with the engine in idle to operate in service mode or to operate equipment, such as an emergency vehicle (including a police vehicle, an ambulance, or a tow vehicle) and a commercial-use vehicle (including a refrigeration vehicle).
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require manufacturers to install in each motor vehicle that is equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine a device or system to automatically shutoff the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period described in subparagraph (B). The period referred to in subparagraph
(A)is the period designated by the Secretary as necessary to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, carbon monoxide poisoning. The Secretary may designate different periods under clause
(i)for different types of motor vehicles, depending on the rate at which the motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if— the Secretary determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code; and requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning. Unless the Secretary finds good cause to phase-in or delay implementation, the rule issued pursuant to paragraph
(1)shall take effect on September 1 of the first calendar year beginning after the date on which the Secretary issues the rule. The Secretary shall conduct a study of the regulations contained in part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to evaluate the potential consequences and benefits of the installation by manufacturers of technology to prevent movement of motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition devices and automatic transmissions when— the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting; the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by the Secretary under paragraph (2); the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled; the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged; and the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open. The Secretary shall— provide a recommended maximum speed at which a motor vehicle may be safely locked in place under the conditions described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), and
(E)of paragraph
(1)to prevent vehicle rollaways; and not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the study under paragraph (1), submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report— describing the findings of the study; and providing additional recommendations, if any.