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 124 STAT. 4086 PUBLIC LAW 111–373—JAN. 4, 2011 Public Law 111–373 111th Congress An Act To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010’. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Act— (1) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of Transpor- tation; (2) the term ‘‘alert sound’’ (herein referred to as the ‘‘sound’’) means a vehicle-emitted sound to enable pedestrians to discern vehicle presence, direction, location, and operation; (3) the term ‘‘cross-over speed’’ means the speed at which tire noise, wind resistance, or other factors eliminate the need for a separate alert sound as determined by the Secretary; (4) the term ‘‘motor vehicle’’ has the meaning given such term in section 30102(a)(6) of title 49, United States Code, except that such term shall not include a trailer (as such term is defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations); (5) the term ‘‘conventional motor vehicle’’ means a motor vehicle powered by a gasoline, diesel, or alternative fueled internal combustion engine as its sole means of propulsion; (6) the term ‘‘manufacturer’’ has the meaning given such term in section 30102(a)(5) of title 49, United States Code; (7) the term ‘‘dealer’’ has the meaning given such term in section 30102(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code; (8) the term ‘‘defect’’ has the meaning given such term in section 30102(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code; (9) the term ‘‘hybrid vehicle’’ means a motor vehicle which has more than one means of propulsion; and (10) the term ‘‘electric vehicle’’ means a motor vehicle with an electric motor as its sole means of propulsion. SEC. 3. MINIMUM SOUND REQUIREMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) RULEMAKING REQUIRED.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall initiate rule- making, under section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, to promulgate a motor vehicle safety standard— Deadlines. Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010. 49 USC 30111 note. Jan. 4, 2011 [S. 841]