yeah those regulations make no sense. motorcycles and 3 wheeled can-ams are allowed on u.s. roads, but regular full size cars have to comply to a huge amount of different rules. it's inconsistent and unfair. imagine how cheap you could buy a new car if they didn't need to abide by tons of safety regulations. also the epa mpg requirements have forced automakers to make all cars look the same with rounded edges for optimal efficency, it's boring. of course the goverment's also went overboard with emission requirements, if cars didn't need like 3 catalyic converters and egr they would get like 60 mpg with modern fuel injection. i've always thought safety features like airbags should be optional, the buyer should determine what risks he's willing to take.
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