majorgator wrote:
Just another prime example of an over-reaching government that causes hardships on the people with their regulations.
Good point, while we enjoy the higher mpg we often fail to recognize how much the regs cost us. And then add safety and anti-polution features, such as:
Back up sensors/cameras, TPMS, multiple air bags, high impact bumpers, side impact resistance, even seat belts, are all nice to have. But should they be mandated?
I would expect that in the future the lane change monitors, auto braking, etc will also be required.
I wish someone smarter than I am would give us an estimate of what all this adds to the cost of a new vehicle. I would guess 30 - 40%.
Much of it saves lifes and some of it we recover in lower fuel costs, still I would prefer they be options not regulated.
