J2358_202208 Low-Speed Vehicles

Revised

08/19/2022

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This SAE Standard defines the safety and performance requirements for low-speed vehicles (LSVs). The safety specifications in this document apply to any powered vehicle with a minimum of four wheels, a maximum level ground speed of more than 32 km/h (20 mph) but not more than 40 km/h (25 mph), and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 1361 kg (3000 pounds), that is intended for operating on designated roadways where permitted by law.
Rationale
Content
Occupant protection system updated per recommendation of SAE Ride and Seating Committee and others.
Roof crush test reviewed and updated.
Headlamps reformatted to align with other SAE Standards, and replaced Tables 1 and 2 with Figures 4A and 4B.
Aligned park brake requirements to agree with other FMVSS vehicles.
Added procedures for determining traction coefficient and pavement friction.
Added pedestrian warning system.
Clarified the test vehicle and battery state of charge for speed, acceleration, and braking tests.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/J2358_202208
Pages
30
Citation
SAE International Technical Standard, Low-Speed Vehicles, SAE Standard J2358_202208, Revised August 2022, Issued March 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/J2358_202208.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Aug 19, 2022
Product Code
J2358_202208
Content Type
Technical Standard
Status
Revised
Language
English