WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recognized Wyoming yesterday for becoming the 20th state to enact a statewide ban prohibiting drivers from texting while behind-the-wheel.
Read More →WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood unveiled sample legislation Feb. 22 to be used as a starting point for states crafting new laws to prohibit texting while behind-the-wheel, the latest step in the campaign against distracted driving.
Read More →In the event a driver experiences unintended acceleration in a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides five tips to remain as safe as possible.
Read More →The new Taurus has an advanced crash safety structure, a standard suite of advanced restraint and air bag technologies, and previously earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's "Top Safety Pick."
Read More →According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities in the first half of 2009 have dropped to 16,626 compared to last year's 17,871 fatalities.
Read More →Read Toyota's safety advisory and warnings before installing any type of floor mat.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Instead of three standards, the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency worked with state agencies to propose clearer standards for all automakers, beginning with the 2012 model-year.
Read More →A new report, released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, found that antilock brake systems have failed to cut the cumulative incidence of fatal crashes, but they have reduced the overall crash rates of passengers cars (by 6 percent) and light trucks (by 8 percent).
Read More →GREENVILLE, SC - Michelin North America Inc. has filed comments with the NHTSA in support of the agency's proposed tire fuel efficiency consumer information program, which is in the rulemaking phase.
Read More →WASHINGTON - In addition to supporting an NHTSA enforcement demonstration project showcasing how states can effectively enforce a cell phone ban, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) also urges employers ban all cell phone/texting use during working hours.
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