NHTSA

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NHTSA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The subsequent administration, under President Reagan, took a deregulatory stance, and NHTSA issued no further rulemaking notice on truck underride protection for several years.

Debunking NHTSA myths in trucking litigation: jurors put a lot of faith in government regulation of the trucking industry. They need to understand that federal safety standards and defect investigations do not ensure that trucks on the road are safe

The NHTSA does not believe that hands-free technology is any safer to use than handheld devices while driving.

NHTSA reports increase in mobile phone use while driving

NHTSA's numbers indicate that a universal helmet law would prevent about a dozen fatalities a year in Minnesota, for example.

Freedom riders: how motorcyclists won the right to feel the wind in their hair--and why drivers still have to buckle up

"While a technological and economic feasibility analysis was employed by NHTSA to determine fuel economy targets for the size-based categories, questionable logic was also utilized, including basing the calculations on government gasoline price projections of $1.51 to $1.58 per gallon," added ACEEE.

ACEEE Criticizes NHTSA's Proposed Fuel Economy Changes

According to the NHTSA, if it deems the dealers must know about the recall sooner, it will intervene and manufacturers are required to comply with its directives.

Total recall: car manufacturers' methods of reporting defects don't add up

AP said Toyota revealed last month that it was looking into reports of stalling complaints, although the company has not commented on the NHTSA investigation.

NHTSA Launches Investigation into Toyota Prius Complaints

Part IV offers insight into the workings of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and recommends that, as an important first step, countries create a single government agency that would function much similar to the NHTSA.

Shifting out of neutral: a new approach to global road safety

The current NHTSA effort follows a successful 2012 "Click it or Ticket it" audio campaign, which included both English-language and Spanish-language creative.

Saving Lives, One Radio Spot At A Time

(https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/07/business/tesla-model-3-safety/index.html) NHTSA told Musk this wasn't the first time Tesla violated its guidelines for using the federal crash test data in marketing or advertising.

Tesla Claims Model 3 Is Safest Car In US, NHTSA Says No

Representatives for Tesla, NHTSA and the FTC didn't immediately respond to requests for comment sent after normal business hours.

Tesla scrutinized by U.S. agency over Model 3 safety claims

Volvo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it has not received any reports of vehicle crashes as a result of the manufacturing defect.