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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting information for the National Driver Register (NDR). This register helps states exchange information about drivers who have had their licenses suspended or revoked or who have been convicted of severe driving offenses. All 50 states and the District of Columbia participate in this program, which is intended to improve traffic safety by keeping problem drivers off the roads. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by May 27, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, originally published a notice on March 3, 2025, regarding a petition filed by Mercedes-Benz. This notice, granting a decision of inconsequential noncompliance, was published in error and has now been withdrawn. NHTSA plans to release a corrected notice soon to address Mercedes-Benz's petition correctly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition to allow the importation of 1997 Jeep Wrangler vehicles that did not originally meet U.S. safety standards. The petitioner, Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories, claims the non-U.S. certified vehicles are substantially similar to U.S. versions and can be modified to meet the required safety standards. Public comments on the petition are invited by February 3, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the comment period by 90 days for a proposed update to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, which deals with child restraint systems. This extension follows requests from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who needed more time due to COVID-19 related challenges and the necessity for in-depth evaluations of the new testing methods. The proposed changes include using a new test sled assembly and other modernized test procedures. The public can submit comments until April 5, 2021, through various methods such as an online portal or mail.

Mack Trucks, Inc., has discovered that certain Mack truck models from the 2017-2026 and 2017-2019 model years don't fully meet specific air brake safety standards. They have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine that this issue doesn't significantly affect vehicle safety. Mack believes their trucks compensate well for the shortfall in the required air reservoir volume due to design features like higher air pressure and additional air dryers. The public has until April 23, 2025, to submit comments, and the agency will announce their decision in the future.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to amend safety standards for child restraint systems in vehicles. The goal is to improve the ease of use and effectiveness of lower and tether anchorages in cars, fulfilling the MAP-21 mandate. The new regulations include clearer labeling, standardized anchorage configurations, and improved testing tools to ensure child safety systems are more user-friendly. The rule includes a phased implementation starting in September 2028 to allow manufacturers time to incorporate these changes into vehicle designs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a delay in the effective date of a new rule regarding seat belt warning systems. Initially set to take effect on January 3, 2025, this rule requires a seat belt use warning for rear seats and updates the warning standards for front seats. The delay, pushing the effective date to March 20, 2025, is due to a regulatory review mandated by the President's memorandum. This decision is enacted immediately and is exempt from notice and comment procedures.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is collecting information to understand how well drivers know the laws about passing stopped school buses, which often have flashing lights. This information will come from national and community surveys of drivers, aiming to reduce illegal passes of school buses and improve safety. The study involves surveys conducted for drivers from different groups to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, including the use of automated cameras. Comments on the information collection can be submitted until February 8, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition from Mr. Sergio Betancourt to investigate claims of "wrong-sized wrist pins" in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles. After reviewing technical data and complaints, the NHTSA concluded there was not enough evidence linking wrist pin issues to significant engine failures or threats to vehicle safety. As a result, they have decided that no further investigation is warranted at this time, but the agency will continue to monitor any new developments.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on their updated draft document, Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles. This document is a revision of their 2016 guidance and focuses on improving vehicle cybersecurity with an emphasis on safety. NHTSA's recommendations are voluntary and aim to guide the automotive industry in managing cybersecurity risks in motor vehicles. The Agency is seeking feedback on the draft update, which includes new best practices addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges in vehicle electronics, software, and wireless connectivity.