NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
WEBNHTSA is the federal agency responsible for vehicle, tire, car seat and equipment safety in the U.S. Find out how to prevent hot car deaths, check for recalls, report safety problems, and get the latest news and updates.
Press Releases - NHTSA
WEBConsumer Alert: NHTSA Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely as Children Head Back to School. Offers tips for parents, students and drivers as the new school year starts. Washington, DC. August 14, 2024. Consumer Alert: Ford, Mazda Issue “Do Not Drive” Warnings for More Than 457,000 Vehicles with Recalled Takata Air Bags.
NHTSA Proposes Pedestrian Head Protection Standard | NHTSA
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advancing pedestrian safety by proposing a new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles.
U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 ... - NPR
WEBApr 30, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades.
NHTSA starts work on rule that could require new cars to detect …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that such technology could help end a problem that kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year.
Regulators propose tougher vehicle rules to protect pedestrians : …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect pedestrians in response to the rising number of fatalities on U.S....
Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Technology Linked to Hundreds of …
WEBJun 15, 2022 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released data on 10 months of crashes involving cars with automated components. A few were fatal. Tesla Autopilot is among the advanced...
NTSB Calls for Technology to Reduce Speeding in All New Cars
WEBWASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2023) – The National Transportation Safety Board investigation into a multivehicle collision in North Las Vegas, Nevada, last year that resulted in nine fatalities has led the board to recommend a requirement for intelligent speed assistance technology in all new cars.
NHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Continued to Rise at Record …
WEBNHTSA projects that 31,720 people died in motor vehicle crashes from January to September 2021, a 12% increase from 2020. The new estimates come after the release of the National Roadway Safety Strategy, a roadmap to address the crisis in roadway fatalities and injuries.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - CBS News
WEBJul 11, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will look to change its seatback standards after a CBS News probe found dire flaws. Jul 11. Could better safety tech help protect kids...
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