Autonomous Vehicles

Statement on Action Announced Today by NHTSA to Fast-Track AV Deployment

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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Action Announced Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to Fast-Track Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Deployment…

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Senate Commerce Committee Should Pursue a People-and-Safety-First Approach to AVs

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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce Committee, titled “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars,” Advocates has sent a letter urging Senators to advance proven solutions to improve safety on our Nation’s roads and establish…

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DC: Advocates Provides Critical Information on Safety of AVs to DC Council

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As the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment considers the issue of autonomous vehicles (AVs) Advocates shared a letter with valuable information that can help guide committee leaders as they craft AV policy. Read our letter here.

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Press Conference: Need for Autonomous Vehicles Regulations | July 25, 2023

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(Washington-July 25, 2023) Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others voiced their concerns about legislation on autonomous vehicles (AVs) which does not include needed safeguards and regulations to protect all road users in advance of a hearing on legislation Wednesday, July…

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