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===Public awareness and law=== While Sweden used public awareness campaigns to promote ESC use,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-01/esv/esv19/05-0135-O.pdf |title=The Effectiveness of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) in Reducing Real Life Crashes and Injuries |access-date=2017-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809051431/https://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-01/esv/esv19/05-0135-O.pdf |archive-date=2017-08-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> others implemented or proposed legislation. The Canadian province of Quebec was the first jurisdiction to implement an ESC law, making it compulsory for carriers of [[dangerous goods]] (without data recorders) in 2005.<ref>[http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/entreprises_en/camionnage/matieres_dangereuses/reglement/reglement_modifiant_reglement_transport_matiere_dangeureuses Roll Stability Control system (RSC)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716213223/http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/entreprises_en/camionnage/matieres_dangereuses/reglement/reglement_modifiant_reglement_transport_matiere_dangeureuses |date=2011-07-16 }}</ref> The United States followed, with the [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] implementing FMVSS 126, which requires ESC for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds (4536 kg). The regulation phased in starting with 55% of 2009 models (effective 1 September 2008), 75% of 2010 models, 95% of 2011 models, and all 2012 and later models.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> The standard endorses the use of the Sine with Dwell test.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379693114_Alternative_Method_to_FMVSS-126_Recommended_Testing_Procedure_for_Electronic_Stability_Control_Systems "Alternative Method to FMVSS-126 Recommended Testing Procedure for Electronic Stability Control Systems"]. 2024 Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress.</ref><ref>[https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2019-01-1011/ "FMVSS 126 Sine with Dwell ESC Regulation Test for Autonomous Vehicles"]. SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1011.</ref><ref>[https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2011-01-0956/ "FMVSS126 Electronic Stability Control Sine With Dwell Incomplete Vehicle Type 2 Analysis"] (2011) 4(1) SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems 713</ref> In 2015 NHTSA finalized updated regulations requiring ESC for truck tractors and certain buses.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 23, 2015 |title=Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/23/2015-14127/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-electronic-stability-control-systems-for-heavy-vehicles |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Federal Register}}</ref> Canada required all new passenger vehicles to have ESC from 1 September 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105366&Itemid=159|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226003844/http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105366&Itemid=159|url-status=dead|title=Prince George Citizen – MP's car safety bill reaches Parliament|archive-date=December 26, 2007}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp14651/vs200701/menu.htm Electronic Stability Control] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210000736/http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp14651/vs200701/menu.htm |date=2007-12-10 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/transport-canada-to-require-lifesaving-vehicle-stability-control-system-1.802073 Transport Canada to require lifesaving vehicle stability control system]</ref> The Australian government announced on 23 June 2009 that ESC would be compulsory from 1 November 2011 for all new passenger vehicles sold in Australia, and for all new vehicles from November 2013, however the State Government of Victoria preceded this unilaterally on Jan 1 2011, much as they had done seatbelts 40 years before.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fallah |first=Alborz |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/33443/govt-makes-esc-manadatory-from-2011/ |title=Australian Government mandates ESC 2011 |publisher=Caradvice.com.au |access-date=2017-05-24}}</ref> The New Zealand government followed suit in February 2014 making it compulsory on all new vehicles from 1 July 2015 with a staggered roll-out to all used-import passenger vehicles by 1 January 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=He Whakamatua ā-Hiko hei Whakatōtika Waka {{!}} Electronic Stability Control |url=https://www.transport.govt.nz/area-of-interest/safety/electronic-stability-control/ |website=Ministry of Transport |access-date=3 January 2023}}</ref> The European Parliament has also called for the accelerated introduction of ESC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esafetysupport.org/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908081934/http://www.esafetysupport.org/en/news/european_parliament_adopts_intelligent_car_report_02.htm|url-status=usurped|title= European Parliament adopts Intelligent Car Report|archive-date=September 8, 2008|website=esafetysupport.org}}</ref> The European Commission has confirmed a proposal for the mandatory introduction of ESC on all new cars and commercial vehicle models sold in the EU from 2012, with all new cars being equipped by 2014.<ref>{{cite web |author=Carscoop Carscoop |url=http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/05/eu-electronic-stability-control-to-be.html |title=EU: Electronic Stability Control to be Standard on all Vehicles from 2014 – Carscoop |publisher=Carscoop.blogspot.com |date=2017-05-05 |access-date=2017-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220012427/http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/05/eu-electronic-stability-control-to-be.html |archive-date=2012-02-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Argentina requires all new normal cars to have ESC since 1 January 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ar/2021/12/28/que-autos-deberan-incorporar-esp-en-argentina-para-el-2022|title=¿Qué autos deberán incorporar ESP en Argentina para el 2022?|date=December 28, 2021|website=Autocosmos}}</ref> for all new normal vehicles from January 2024.<ref name="escall">{{Cite web|url=https://noticias.autocosmos.cl/2022/01/12/el-control-de-estabilidad-sera-obligatorio-para-todos-los-vehiculos-en-argentina|title=El control de estabilidad será obligatorio para todos los vehículos en Argentina|date=January 12, 2022|website=Autocosmos}}</ref> Chile requires all new cars to have ESC from August 2022.<ref name="escall"/> Brazil has required all new cars to have ESC from 1 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/481161/esp-brasil-postergo-el-control-de-estabilidad-obligatorio-hasta-2024-que-ocurrira-en-argentina/|title=ESP: Brasil postergó el control de estabilidad obligatorio hasta 2024, ¿qué ocurrirá en Argentina?|website=Motor1.com}}</ref>
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