FCC proposal to split wireless spectrum raises safety alarms
NSC: This short-sighted decision puts convenience above safety
The National Safety Council (NSC) says it is seriously concerned by the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) decision to vote on a proposal to limit the amount of spectrum available for safety in the 5.9 GHz band – a band reserved for transportation safety advancements and technologies.
According to a statement by the NSC: “This is a short-sighted decision with long-term adverse safety implications. Worse, this policy would put conveniences above safety, and that is always a losing game.