### Question
How does the law define standard?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 501*, **standard** is defined as:

> a document that—


(A) contains technical specifications or other precise criteria for intelligent transportation systems that are to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics so as to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are fit for the intended purposes of the materials, products, processes, and services

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION**

