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NHTSA announces $171 million in grants to 19 states to upgrade crash data collection systems

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant allocation of $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories. The funding aims to upgrade and standardize crash data collection systems, enhancing the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of vital fatality information, including data about pedestrians and cyclists. This initiative, driven by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will facilitate […]

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NHTSA kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign

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BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]

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Ford hit with record $165 million fine for delayed recalls

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WASHINGTON, DC—Ford has been fined $165 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras quickly enough. The fine is the second largest in the agency’s history, second only to the Takata air bag consent order. According to the NHTSA, Ford failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner. […]

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