Ban electronic switch operated vehicle door releases on public safety grounds
National
ยท77 contributorsBan the rapidly emerging public safety issue of electronic switch operated interior door releases on vehicles where their failure can result in serious injuries or death. We think this formerly pure mechanical feature has been overlooked and potentially misunderstood by regulators.
Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary
Rescue trapped vehicle fire victims
Avoid hidden emergency releases
Rescue children from vehicles
Ban electronic switch operated vehicle door releases on public safety grounds
National
Ban the rapidly emerging public safety issue of electronic switch operated interior door releases on vehicles where their failure can result in serious injuries or death. We think this formerly pure mechanical feature has been overlooked and potentially misunderstood by regulators.
Rescue trapped vehicle fire victims
Avoid hidden emergency releases
Rescue children from vehicles