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Find press releases, which include official NHTSA announcements, below and check back for the latest postings.
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Press Releases
| Title | Location | Release Date |
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| INVESTING IN AMERICA: NHTSA Announces $171 Million in Grants to 19 States and Territories to Upgrade Crash Data Collection Systems Program fulfills Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directive and advances the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy |
Washington, DC |
December 11, 2024 |
| NHTSA Launches Winter Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Urges drivers “Don’t Pass on a Sober Ride” |
Washington, DC |
December 10, 2024 |
| NHTSA Publishes Whistleblower Program Final Rule Reaffirms the important role whistleblowers play in vehicle safety |
Washington, DC |
December 12, 2024 |
| Consumer Alert: NHTSA Encourages Older Drivers and Their Families to Make a Safe Driving Plan Older Driver Safety Awareness Week runs December 2-6 |
Washington, DC |
December 02, 2024 |
| NHTSA Releases Early Estimates Showing Nationwide Decreases in Traffic Fatalities in Priority Safety Areas During First Half of 2024, Including Pedestrian and Speeding-Related Crashes Overall, NHTSA estimates show a decline in traffic fatalities for nine straight quarters |
Washington, DC |
November 25, 2024 |
| With Focus on Reducing Roadway Deaths, NHTSA Finalizes Significant Updates to 5-Star Safety Ratings Program Key changes will advance safety for vehicle occupants and pedestrians and help consumers make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases |
Washington, DC |
November 18, 2024 |
| NHTSA Issues $165 Million Civil Penalty, Second Largest in Agency’s History Announces consent order with Ford Motor Company |
Washington, DC |
November 14, 2024 |
| NHTSA Announces Model Year 2025 Vehicles for 5-Star Safety Ratings Testing Thirty-seven vehicles selected, including eight electric and hybrid models |
Washington, DC |
October 23, 2024 |
| Consumer Alert: Important Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk Owners should park their vehicles outside and not charge them until they are repaired |
Washington, DC |
October 01, 2024 |
| NHTSA Announces Consent Order with Cruise After Company Failed to Fully Report Crash Involving Pedestrian Company faces monetary and non-monetary provisions for failing to comply with the law |
Washington, DC |
September 30, 2024 |