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Press Releases

19 Results

Title	Location	Release Date

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
NHTSA: Utah’s .05% Law Shows Promise to Save Lives, Improve Road Safety New study shows lowering impaired driving legal limit reduced fatalities with limited increase in arrests, no economic losses in 2019	Washington, DC	February 11, 2022
Consumer Alert: Kia and Hyundai Issue Park Outside Orders for Select Sportage, K900 and Santa Fe Vehicles Automakers identified a risk of fire even if vehicle is turned off	Washington, DC	February 08, 2022
NHTSA Data Estimates Indicate Traffic Fatalities Continued to Rise at Record Pace in First Nine Months of 2021	Washington, DC	February 01, 2022