New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER
Subchapter D - Equipment
Part 55 - Padded Equipment
Section 55.2 - Specifications and requirements for padded instrument panels
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
When that area of the instrument panel that is within the head impact area is impacted by a 15-pound, 6.5 inch diameter head form at a relative velocity of 15 miles per hour, the deceleration of the head form shall not exceed 80g continuously for more than 3 milliseconds.
(a) Exceptions. This standard does not apply to:
(b) Demonstration procedures. Tests shall be performed as described in Society of Automotive Engineers recommended Practice J921, Instrument Panel Laboratory Impact Test Procedure, June 1965, using the specified instrumentation or instrumentation that meets the performance requirements specified in Society of Automotive Engineers Recommended Practice J977, Instrumentation for Laboratory Impact Tests, November 1966, except that: