Merceds Law
The Mercedes Law is a nickname for a law that was passed in 1988 that prohibits certain features on imported vehicles.
- The law has a large list of features that are prohibited
- Smog and Emissions standards
- Rear Facing Seats
- Etc.
- Mercedes led the lobbying efforts behind this law (though to limit foreign competition within the US)
- Enacted by US Congress in 1998
- Keeps many models of foreign cars that are popular in other countries out of the United States
- There is an exemption for 'antique' cars that are at least 25 years old