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NHTSA Press Releases
124 Results
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NHTSA Announces Three States Awarded DMV Recall Grants To include safety recall information with vehicle registrations and other transactions |
Washington, DC | January 15, 2021 | |
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NHTSA Requests Public Comment on NCAP Modernization Proposed Upgrades to Five-Star Safety Ratings Program Would Address Advanced Driving Features, Pedestrian Safety |
Washington, DC | January 14, 2021 | |
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NHTSA Announces Historic Rule to Modernize Driverless Vehicle Safety Standards Historic step removes unnecessary barriers to motor vehicles equipped with automated driving systems |
Washington, DC | January 14, 2021 | |
| U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Expansion of AV TEST Initiative | Washington, DC | January 11, 2021 | |
| NHTSA Seeks Comment on Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles | Washington, DC | January 8, 2021 | |
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NHTSA Announces Consent Order with Daimler Trucks North America Includes a total civil penalty of $30 million |
Washington, DC | December 31, 2020 | |
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U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Rule to Expand Mobility for People With Disabilities Would improve access to rental cars, simplify transportation of wheelchairs and power scooters |
Washington, DC | December 28, 2020 | |
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Consumer Alert: Changes to Odometer Disclosure Requirements Starting January 1, 2021 |
Washington, DC | December 22, 2020 | |
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NHTSA Releases 2019 Crash Fatality Data 2019 Showed Significant Improvements in Traffic Safety, Including the Lowest Percentage of Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities on Record |
Washington, DC | December 18, 2020 | |
| NHTSA Announces 2020 Update on AEB Installation by 20 Automakers | Washington, DC | December 17, 2020 | |
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Drive Sober This Holiday Season, or Get Pulled Over USDOT’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Runs Through New Year’s Day |
Washington, DC | December 15, 2020 | |
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Consumer Advisory: Are the Senior Citizens in Your Life Safe to Drive? Older Driver Safety Awareness Week runs December 7-11 |
Washington, DC | December 7, 2020 | |
| NHTSA Announces Consent Orders with Hyundai and Kia Over Theta II Recall | Washington, DC | November 27, 2020 | |
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U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles Publishes an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on ADS safety framework |
Washington, DC | November 19, 2020 | |
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NHTSA Consumer Alert: Important Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Fire Risk Owners Should Park Their Vehicles Outside Until They Are Repaired |
Washington, DC | November 13, 2020 | |
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization Runs November 9-29 to Remind Americans to Buckle Up, Obey Seat Belt Laws |
Washington, DC | November 9, 2020 | |
| Consumer Alert: Repair Your Safety Recalls Now | Washington, DC | October 19, 2020 | |
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NHTSA Announces MY2021 Vehicles for NCAP Crashworthiness and ADAS Testing One MY2020 vehicle to also be tested |
Washington, DC | October 14, 2020 | |
| U.S. Department of Transportation Kicks Off Annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign | Washington, DC | October 8, 2020 | |
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Launches 'Stop. Trains Can’t.' Awareness Campaign to Save Lives at Railroad Grade Crossings $6.6 million nationwide campaign runs through November 8 |
Washington, DC | October 6, 2020 | |
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2019 Fatality Data Show Continued Annual Decline in Traffic Deaths Second Quarter 2020 Projections Show Reduced Overall Fatalities | Trends Toward Risky Driving Behaviors During Public Health Crisis Are Cause for Concern |
Washington, DC | October 1, 2020 | |
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U.S. Department of Transportation Designates October as National Pedestrian Safety Month Each week highlights important safety measures to protect pedestrians |
Washington, DC | September 29, 2020 | |
| NHTSA Announces Major Improvements to Child Passenger Safety | Washington, DC | September 24, 2020 | |
| NHTSA To Host Workshops on Traffic Safety | Washington, DC | September 22, 2020 | |
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NHTSA Highlights Importance of Car Seats and Child Passenger Safety Many Communities Now Offering Virtual Child Seat Checks and Inspections |
Washington, DC | September 21, 2020 | |