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| Document Title | The Danger Posed by Silent Vehicles | ||||||||
| Reference Number | GRB-47-10 | ||||||||
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20 Feb 2008
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| Summary | Address to the GRB highlighting safety risks associated with silent vehicles (such as electric vehicles) whose approach cannot easily be heard. | ||||||||
| Source(s) | NFB | ||||||||
| Rulemaking Area(s) | QRTV-GTR | ||||||||
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| GRB | Session 47 | 19-21 Feb 2008 |
22. In his statement, the expert from the United States of America, representing the National Federation of Blind (document No. GRB-47-10), warned about the danger presented for blind people by some silent cars, like the hybrids. In his opinion, the legislation should require a minimum sound standard for new automobiles. |
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