SEMA Tells NHTSA To Quit Stalling Replica Vehicle Production
SEMA says the delay is creating financial hardship for small businesses committed to the program. Replica car companies began making investments in new facilities, equipment and supplies based on the one-year timeline to implement the law. Instead, workers have not been hired and sales are on hold because of NHTSA’s inaction.
Trump Nominates Heidi King To Be New NHTSA Head
King comes to NHTSA with experience in public safety, innovation, risk management, evidence-based decision-making and law enforcement. She is an economist and research scientist by training and has worked in both the government and the private sector.
NHTSA Launches Compliance Assistance Program
The Compliance Assistance Program was set up to ensure that companies in the motor vehicle and equipment industry – especially new entrants and small manufacturers – have access to information and tools to fully understand and comply with their federal obligations.
FTC And NHTSA Hold Joint Workshop On Connected Cars
The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy. During the discussions, the panelists weighed the benefits of self-driving technologies against the potential risks.
NHTSA Denies AEB Petition For Rulemaking
The petition asked NHTSA to pursue rulemaking to mandate the installation of automatic emergency braking systems on all light vehicles.
NHTSA Publishes Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking On V2V Communications
The purpose of the rule is to reduce the number of crashes by allowing a vehicle to identify potential future hazards and notify the driver. NHTSA is currently requesting public comment through April 12.
NHTSA Will Push Harder For Regulation Following Truck Tire Investigation
In 2013, NHTSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a rule to require speed-limiting devices on heavy-duty trucks.