Extension of Comment Period for 2017-2025 CAFE Proposal
Jan. 9, 2012: The comment period for the proposed CAFE and greenhouse gas standards for model years 2017-2025 is being extended to allow the public additional time to submit comments. The comment period will now close on February 13, 2012, rather than January 30. The comment period for NHTSA's Environmental Impact Statement, however, remains the same. Read the notice
NHTSA Reminds Consumers to Properly Check Vehicles Prior to Winter Road Trips
No one wants to break down in any season, but especially not in cold or snowy winter weather. Start the season off right by ensuring your vehicle is in optimal condition and follow our tips. Read More
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NHTSA has made it easier and faster to receive important email alerts on recalls for up to 5 vehicles. You can also subscribe for alerts on recalls for child seats and tires. Read More
EPA, DOT Unveil Next Generation of Fuel Economy Labels
New fuel economy and environment labels highlight fuel efficiency, environmental performance and cost impacts to better inform consumers when making purchase decisions. Read More
Passenger Van Safety: Learn the Risks and
How To Minimize Them
Two recent fatal crashes involving 15-passenger vans that rolled over and resulted in 10 deaths highlight the need for owners, drivers and passengers of these vehicles to take specific steps to ensure everybody arrives safely at their destination. Read More
Key Issues
Recent Research & Data
- Quieter Cars and the Safety of Blind Pedestrians Phase 2 - Development of Potential Specifications for Vehicle Countermeasure Sounds, Final report in research to support the development of potential specifications for vehicle sounds, to be used in vehicles while operating in electric mode in specific low speed conditions.
- Occupant Restraint Use in 2009 – Results from the NOPUS Controlled Intersection Study, This NCSA report presents results from the 2009 NOPUS Controlled Intersection Study, which found that seat-belt use continued to be lower among 16- to 24-year-olds than other age groups.
- An Analysis of the Significant Decline in Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2008, In 2008 there were 37,261 people killed in motor vehicle crashes, the lowest number since 1961. With a further large drop in fatalities projected for 2009, this would mean motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities will have reached a level not seen since the early 1950s. The purpose of this report is to examine the current decline in fatalities, not just in relation to recent trends, but also in relation to any long-term changes that may be occurring.
2009 Traffic Safety Facts Final FARS/GES Annual Report, This "Final Edition” replaces the previously released “Early Edition” and has been updated to include exposure data (i.e., vehicle miles traveled, registered vehicles, licensed drivers) and other data points which were not yet available when the “early edition” was released.
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February 03, 2012Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Advises Against Drinking and Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
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January 27, 2012Consumer Advisory: Britax Recalling 14,220 Child Safety Seats for Safety Harness Straps That Will Not Properly Restrain Child
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January 20, 2012NHTSA Statement on Conclusion of Chevy Volt Investigation
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January 18, 2012NHTSA Statement on NAS Report on Electronic Control Systems
