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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a correction to a previous rule about child restraint systems on December 4, 2024. The initial rule from October 9, 2024, had a mistake, instructing changes to a section of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that didn't exist. This correction provides the right instructions so the changes can be properly included in the Code of Federal Regulations without modifying the content previously published. The changes focus on electronic registration for child restraint systems that will be produced after June 30, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to modify event data recorders (EDRs) requirements. The rule changes the duration and frequency at which EDRs record pre-crash data from 5 seconds at 2 Hz to 20 seconds at 10 Hz. These changes, effective by September 2027 for most manufacturers, aim to provide investigators with better data to understand vehicle crashes. The rule responds to a mandate by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and includes allowances for small-volume and limited-line manufacturers to comply by later dates.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a rule that was set to start on November 26, 2024. This rule requires new light vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian AEB, and forward collision warning systems. The delay pushes the effective date to March 20, 2025, to allow for further review of the regulations in line with a presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2025. This delay was made effective immediately as announcing it for public comment was considered impractical and not in the public interest.

Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) discovered that a 2022 Western Star truck does not meet certain safety standards for electronic stability control. They believe this is not a significant safety issue because the system is only turned off in off-road settings where it’s less effective. DTNA has requested that they not be penalized or required to notify owners about this noncompliance, as they argue that disabling the system is necessary for safe driving on uneven terrains. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received this petition and is considering DTNA’s request.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule about the safety of Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Originally ending on February 1, 2021, the new deadline for public comments is April 1, 2021. This extension was granted in response to a request from Venable LLC on behalf of various organizations, which needed more time to analyze and discuss the technical and policy questions raised by the proposal. The purpose is to gather detailed input to help shape the safety framework for these driving systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied petitions requesting changes to the rules for adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlighting systems in vehicles. These petitions followed a final rule issued on February 22, 2022, that updated the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to allow for the certification of ADB headlamps in the U.S. Despite industry concerns about technical complexities, testing standards, and the desire for more flexibility in the rules, NHTSA maintained its position that the existing standards balance safety with performance. The agency emphasized that ADB systems must meet both vehicle-level and component-level requirements to ensure they improve visibility without causing excessive glare to other drivers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced it will not enforce the rules of the "Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act" until March 20, 2025. This decision allows more time for the new administration to review the rule and ensure it aligns with their policies. The whistleblower provisions aim to award individuals who provide significant information about vehicle safety issues that result in legal actions. The enforcement delay follows a broader regulatory review directive issued by the President.

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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to collect public opinions about their plan to redesign the 5-Star Safety Ratings on car window stickers. They will conduct market research that includes interviews and surveys to get feedback on how to make these labels clearer and more helpful for consumers when buying cars. This effort is part of the requirements of the 2015 Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. People can submit comments on this proposed information collection by May 6, 2025, through various methods like the Federal eRulemaking Portal or mailing the Department of Transportation.

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.