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

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 warns of rising motorcycle fatalities

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the start of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding motorists about the importance of motorcycle safety. The agency is highlighting the rising fatality rate for motorcyclists, which remains a significant concern on the roads. According to NHTSA data, 31.39 motorcyclists died per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2023. This rate […]

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

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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]

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles due to failing power-assisted steering systems

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Tesla is recalling 376,241 vehicles in the U.S. to address a potential issue with the power-assisted steering systems in certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects vehicles manufactured between February 28, 2023, and October 11, 2023, equipped with a specific older software release. The issue stems from […]

Maryland awarded $13.2 million for enhanced crash data reporting

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland State Police, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) have received a $13.2 million grant to improve the state’s crash reporting system. The five-year grant, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) program, will standardize interagency crash data and streamline its exchange across local, […]

NHTSA finalizes rear seatbelt reminder rule in new cars

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

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