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The Latest
NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes.
NHTSA Urges Drivers Not to Use Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals After Another Injury
After learning of another driver who suffered severe injuries from a decorative emblem during a crash, NHTSA is warning consumers not to use or buy aftermarket steering wheel decals.
NHTSA Urges the Public to Help Prevention Child Heatstroke
A reminder, Stop. Look. Lock.
ICYMI: Safety Advocates Voice Support for Biden Administration’s New Car Safety Rule That Will Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year
Similar to standardizing seat belts and air bags, making automatic emergency braking standard in new cars is one of the biggest road safety advancements in decades. | Responses from Safety Advocates
NHTSA Finalizes Key Safety Rule to Reduce Crashes and Save Lives
Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks.
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