Are the safety standards for motor vehicles the same in the United States (FMVSS) and Canada (CMVSS) the same?

The safety standards for motor vehicles in the United States (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, FMVSS) and Canada (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, CMVSS) are similar but not identical. Both sets of standards are based on shared principles of ensuring road safety, but there are differences in their specific requirements, testing methods, and implementation.

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