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Press Releases

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Title	Location	Release Date

Consumer Advisory: NHTSA’s New Paid Media Campaign Educates Vehicle Owners About Safety Technologies Drivers of newer cars have access to technologies that can help save lives	Washington, DC	March 22, 2022
Consumer Alert: NHTSA Launches New Website Feature for Critical Safety Recalls Helps to identify vehicles with “do not drive” or fire risk recalls	Washington, DC	March 17, 2022
NHTSA Announces 2022 Public Service Awards at Lifesavers Conference	Washington, DC	March 14, 2022
Don’t Test Your Luck This St. Patrick’s Day If you drink, plan a sober ride!	Washington, DC	March 11, 2022
NHTSA Finalizes First Occupant Protection Safety Standards for Vehicles Without Driving Controls Historic step assures the same high level of occupant crash protection is maintained for passengers of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems	Washington, DC	March 10, 2022
NHTSA Finalizes Rule to Improve Auto Accessibility for People with Disabilities Rule increases access to rental cars, simplifies transportation of wheelchairs and power scooters	Washington, DC	March 09, 2022
NHTSA Proposes Significant Updates to Five-Star Safety Ratings Program Public invited to comment on proposed improvements, including new recommended vehicle safety features, consumer resources	Washington, DC	March 03, 2022
NHTSA Releases 2020 Traffic Crash Data Showing highest number of fatalities and highest fatality rate since 2007	Washington, DC	March 02, 2022
NHTSA to Allow Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New Vehicles, Improving Safety for Drivers, Pedestrians, and Cyclists Issues final rule fulfilling Bipartisan Infrastructure Law mandate ahead of schedule	Washington, DC	February 15, 2022
Consumer Alert: Chrysler Issues Park Outside, Do Not Charge Order for Select Pacifica Minivans Automakers identified a risk of fire even if vehicle is turned off	Washington, DC	February 15, 2022