The record is impressive: American students are nearly eight times safer riding in a school bus than with their own parents and guardians in cars. The fatality rate for school buses is only 0.2 ...
Despite technological and communication advances, millions of safety-recalled vehicles remain unrepaired. Building on NHTSA’s April 2026 report to Congress, Recalls Next brings together government, ...
The U.S. Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced it is modernizing its tire safety standards—the first major overhaul in more than 20 years.
The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) has expanded the current Importation and Certification Division web site to include a section entitled “Frequently Asked Questions.” In this section we ...
The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) has expanded the current Importation and Certification Division web site to include a section entitled “Frequently Asked Questions.” In this section we ...
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions ...
Each year, Halloween is celebrated with trick-or-treating, parties, candy, and sometimes, drinking. To stay safe, follow these 13 ghoulishly good tips for drivers, pedestrians, partygoers and party ...
A committed research effort in understanding and improving child occupant protection in motor vehicles has been ongoing at NHTSA for many years. A renewed emphasis on child safety is underway as data ...
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This responds to your letter, in which you seek confirmation as to whether your proposed front turn signal lamp would meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, ...
This responds to your letter, in which you ask about the activation of daytime running lamps (DRLs) under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and ...
The National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), an office of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is responsible for providing a wide range of analytical and statistical ...