NHTSA finally releases new rules for self-driving cars — but there’s a twist
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a new “voluntary national framework for the evaluation and ...
ADOT estimates 2023 vehicle crashes cost more than $21 billion. What to know
"There are costs to human life," said Cathy Chase with the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Road fatalities have ...
Rumble strips, protected bike lanes, and 7 other efforts to make roads safer
The General utilized a Federal Highway Administration report and other sources to uncover nine effective countermeasures to ...
US proposes voluntary guidelines for self-driving vehicles in waning days of Biden administration
DETROIT (AP) — In the waning days of President Joe Biden’s administration, the government’s highway safety agency is ...
Federal regulators propose new plan for evaluating self-driving vehicle tech
The plan, focused on voluntary data collection, is a potential precursor to nationwide standards for rapidly advancing ...
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Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act introduced in US to protect vulnerable road users
US Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado, introduced the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024 (H.R. 10347), ...
Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over tire pressure monitoring issue
Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.
New rule requiring additional seat belt warning systems looks to improve passenger safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just finalized a new crash protection rule. It requires new vehicles to add a warning system to alert drivers if their passengers are not buckled in.
Kentucky on track to end year with lowest highway death toll in over a decade
While there’s still the Christmas holiday period left, the state could be on track to have the lowest number of highway deaths in more than a decade.
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NHTSA To Require Rear-Seat Belt Warnings In New Cars By 2027
The NHTSA has announced a new rule that will require automakers to equip new vehicles with enhanced seat belt reminder ...
$25M federal grant will help NCDOT protect endangered red wolves along dangerous highway
The $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will fund wildlife crossings to protect Eastern NC’s red ...
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NHTSA: Never too early to prepare for driving in wintry conditions
Whether it’s snow, sleet or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. Preparing drivers — and vehicles — for winter weather ...