In the U.S., the U.S. Department Of Transportation (NHTSA) released the FMVSS No. 138, which rules an installation of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System to all new passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less, except those vehicles with dual wheels on an axle in year 2007. In EU, starting 2012, all new models of passenger cars must be equipped with a TPMS with even tighter specification that will be defined by the UNECE Vehicle Regulations (Regulation No. 64). The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (Minister Chung Jong-hwan) announced on July 13, 2010, the notice for pending partial revision to the Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS)drafted in order to reduce traffic accidents and enhance global competitiveness of the auto industry by improving the inherent safety of automobiles.
[2] [Section relevant for TPMS]; TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) shall be installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less. The change is expected to take effect on 1 January 2013 for new models and 30 June 2014 for existing models. Japan will be expected to adapt EU legislation approximately one year after EU rollout.