NHTSA launches anti-speeding campaign ahead of Independence Day weekend [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]

Trump administration’s DOT announces rule to strike down electric vehicle mandate

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Trump administration, announced this week a final rule aimed at “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program,” asserting that the Biden administration improperly used the standards to mandate electric vehicles. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stated that the move is intended to make vehicles more affordable and easier […]

NHTSA launches 2025 ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt campaign

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) kicked off its annual “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign this week, urging drivers and passengers to buckle up. The campaign, running through June 1, will see increased enforcement by state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide, coupled with a national media campaign. “The number of […]

NHTSA estimates 39,345 traffic fatalities across U.S. in 2024, decrease of 3.8%

WASHINGTON, DC—According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, traffic fatalities decreased by 3.8% in 2024, reaching a preliminary estimate of 39,345 deaths. This marks the first time since 2020 that the annual figure has fallen below 40,000. The decline in fatalities is a continuation of a trend that began in the second quarter […]

NHTSA launches ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting its foot down on distracted driving this month. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the NHTSA is launching its “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign to highlight the dangers of distracted driving, particularly among young people. The campaign, running from today through April 14th, will feature high-visibility enforcement […]

NHTSA finalizes rear seatbelt reminder rule in new cars

WASHINGTON, DC—New vehicles are safer than they’ve ever been, but there’s always room for improvement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized a new rule requiring seatbelt warning systems for both front and rear passengers (PDF), which is expected to save 50 lives and prevent over 500 injuries annually. This rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, […]

NHTSA announces $171 million in grants to 19 states to upgrade crash data collection systems

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant allocation of $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories. The funding aims to upgrade and standardize crash data collection systems, enhancing the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of vital fatality information, including data about pedestrians and cyclists. This initiative, driven by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will facilitate […]