OmniAir Supports NHTSA Proposed Rule for V2V Communications
WASHINGTON D.C., April 12, 2017 – OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, today filed comments in support of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requiring newly-manufactured light vehicles be equipped with Vehicle-to-Vehicle (“V2V”) communication technology.
Link to OmniAir’s Comments:
https://old.omniair.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OmniAir-V2V-NPRM-Comments.pdf
“This rulemaking is an important step to ensure widespread adoption of life-saving Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technologies,” said Jason Conley, executive director for OmniAir.
The proposed rule requiring V2V interoperability is paramount if vehicles and devices from different manufacturers are to communicate with one another using standardized messages that all vehicles can understand. OmniAir strongly recommends that the final rule include a requirement for all V2V devices to be certified as interoperable.
OmniAir provides independent testing and certification services for wireless communications devices and is launching a Connected Vehicle Conformance Assessment (“CVCA”) Program this year. OmniAir’s program will certify V2V Dedicated Short-Range Communications (“DSRC”) radio devices for conformance and interoperability across manufacturers and applications.
“V2V DSRC technology is poised for national deployment,” said Conley. “When NHTSA’s proposed rule is adopted, it will provide a critical market signal to industry, state and local governments, and the traveling public of significant safety benefits resulting from Connected Vehicles.”
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private sector companies, research institutions, and independent test labs. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.