National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger

Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger

Scholars and practitioners explore solutions to the safety risk of distracted driving.

Safety Culture vs. Safety Systems in U.S. Transportation

Safety Culture vs. Safety Systems in U.S. Transportation

Regulators should focus on forging a safety culture to reduce automotive accidents and fatalities.

Solving the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

Solving the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

Scholar explains how NHTSA can regulate to ensure pedestrian safety.

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

House bill on autonomous vehicles restricts state policies that could improve safety.

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

RegBlog’s go-to source for learning more about recent auto safety concerns.

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

After the federal auto safety agency missed GM’s switch problem, the DOT calls for change.

A Guide to Recent Automotive Industry Fines and Recalls

A Guide to Recent Automotive Industry Fines and Recalls

A decade of missed opportunities has led to increased enforcement and calls for change.

Getting Defective Vehicles Off the Road

Getting Defective Vehicles Off the Road

In this three-part series, Eric Schlabs examines recent vehicle recalls and what they reveal about federal oversight of automobile safety.

NHTSA Proposes Rule to Curb Substandard Motorcycle Helmets

NHTSA Proposes Rule to Curb Substandard Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcyclists and law enforcement officials disagree over the necessity of proposed changes to helmet standards.

Safety Standards Make an Impact

Safety Standards Make an Impact

Government report shows how motor vehicle safety measures save lives.

States Incorporate Changing Federal Regulation for Car Seats

States Incorporate Changing Federal Regulation for Car Seats

New dataset explores relationship between state and federal child restraint laws.