U.S. DOT Picks 10 Proving Grounds to Test Autonomous Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it has designated 10 pilot sites to encourage testing of autonomous vehicle technology.
U.S. DOT Finds No ‘Safety-Related Defect Trend’ After Tesla Autopilot Probe
Data suggests that Tesla’s driver-assistance technology might actually improve safety.
NHTSA, DOT Propose Rule for V2V Communications
The standard would mandate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications for new light vehicles and to standardize the message and format of V2V transmissions.
PennDOT Applies to Make Pennsylvania National ‘Proving Ground’ for Automated Vehicle Technologies
“This application further illustrates that we’re a national leader in supporting automated vehicle development with safety and flexibility in mind,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.
U.S. DOT Advances Deployment of Connected Vehicle Technology
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology on all new light-duty vehicles, enabling a multitude of new crash-avoidance applications that, once fully deployed, could help vehicles “talk” to each other.
U.S. DOT Proposes Guidelines to Address Driver Distraction Caused by Mobile Devices in Vehicles
The announcement covers the second phase of voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on U.S. roads.
U.S. DOT Issues Federal Guidance to the Automotive Industry for Improving Motor Vehicle Cybersecurity
Guidance covers cybersecurity best practices for all motor vehicles, individuals and organizations manufacturing and designing vehicle systems and software.
U.S. DOT and Safety Partners Highlight Teen Driver Safety Week Events
NHTSA’s 5 to Drive campaign encourages safe driving behaviors in teen drivers, like cell phone use while driving, no extra passengers, no speeding, no alcohol, and no driving or riding without a seat belt.
US DOT, National Safety Council Launch ‘Road to Zero’ Coalition to End Roadway Fatalities
The Department of Transportation has committed $1 million a year for the next three years to provide grants to organizations working on lifesaving programs.
US DOT Announces Steep Spike in Roadway Deaths
Latest estimate of traffic deaths shows a steep 9.3 percent increase for the first nine months of 2015.