National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA

We've finalized a seat belt reminder rule estimated to save about 50 lives and prevent more than 500 injuries each year through enhanced warning requirements. Here's what will change: https://lnkd.in/ePtf-P4R

NEW STUDY: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards saved lives and prevented injuries and property damage over the last 50 years. In 2019 alone, standards prevented 40,000 deaths, 1.9 million nonfatal injuries, and damage to 3.8 million vehicles. More: https://lnkd.in/ecvtywmx

We're announcing $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories to upgrade and standardize their crash data collection systems to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of fatality information. Here's a list of those selected: https://lnkd.in/eT5s6_jh

NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman kicked off our Winter Holiday Drive Sober High Visibility Enforcement campaign today at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with Col. Jeffrey Glover, MPA, Director of Arizona Department of Public Safety and President of NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives; Matt Leinart, Heisman Trophy winner and Fox Sports college football analyst; and Tara Repka Flores, an impaired driving prevention advocate for MADD. More: https://lnkd.in/e2dycf8p

Join us for a live event in Los Angeles at 11 a.m. PT as we kick off our Winter Holiday Drive Sober High Visibility Enforcement campaign. Speakers will include: Sophie Shulman, Deputy Administrator, NHTSA Matt Leinart, Sports Analyst and Heisman Trophy winner Colonel Jeffrey Glover, Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and President of NOBLE Tara Repka Flores, impact speaker and MADD National Ambassador Click here to register virtually: https://lnkd.in/d4pGg6EY

During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, which begins today and runs through Friday, we're asking older drivers and their families to talk about making a safe driving plan to help navigate changes in driving behaviors and learn to plan ahead. More: https://lnkd.in/eVczKXYV

NEW: Early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 are projecting a decline in nearly all subcategories, including pedestrian and speeding-related crashes. More: https://lnkd.in/esMBXs3u

For Release: NHTSA Finalizes Significant Updates to 5-Star Safety Ratings Program | Key changes will advance safety for vehicle occupants and pedestrians and help consumers make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases. More: https://lnkd.in/eybEVMA4

We're announcing a consent order with Ford for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The order includes a civil penalty of $165 million, the second-largest civil penalty in NHTSA’s history. More: https://lnkd.in/eRNkr-i7

NHTSA's virtual Safety Research Portfolio Public Meeting begins today at 10:30 a.m. ET. Our Vehicle Safety Research and Behavioral Safety Research offices will share information on activities within our research programs. Register now to watch: https://lnkd.in/es8Kr8My