Vehicle Safety

Statement on NHTSA NPRM on Front Passenger and Rear Seat Belt Reminders

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to require passenger vehicles be equipped with seat belt use warning systems for the right front seat passenger and passengers in the rear seats. The current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) (208) only requires a seat belt warning for the driver’s seat.  Extending these protections to all seating positions is urgently needed.

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America Walks: Safer Fleets Challenge

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How Adopting Intelligent Speed Assistance Can Make Your Communities Safer America Walks Safer Fleets Challenge calls on cities and towns to install Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) on their fleets. What is ISA ISA is a vehicle-based technology that can preclude…

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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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Media Advisory: Press Conference on Proposed Legislation on Autonomous Vehicles

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  ****MEDIA ADVISORY*** Virtual Press Conference   Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 11:30 AM EST LOCATION: Please register here. TOPIC: Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others will voice their concerns about legislation on autonomous vehicles (AVs) which does not include needed…

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