Advisory Committee on Underride Protection

Overview

The Advisory Committee on Underride Protection aims to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on safety regulations to reduce underride crashes and fatalities related to underride crashes.

The Committee’s duties include the following:

  • Gathering information as necessary to discuss issues presented by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO).
  • Deliberating on issues relevant to safety regulations related to underride crashes and fatalities from underride crashes.
  • Providing written consensus advice to the Secretary on underride protection to reduce underride crashes and fatalities related to underride crashes.

ACUP Biennial Report to Congress - Original

ACUP Biennial Report to Congress - 508-compliant
 

Past Meetings

Committee meetings are open to the public and are announced in the Federal Register. Registration is available on the NHTSA events page.

Additional information

Additional information and records are available through the FACA Database. Quick links to meetings and some documents are provided below.