U.S. DOT, IACP Announce $2.3 Million Grant Program to Combat Drug-Impaired Driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recently announced a new $2.3 million grant program to help combat drug-impaired driving on America’s roads.
Automotive, Mobility Leaders Publish Framework For Safe Automated Driving Systems
Eleven companies from the automotive and technology sectors have published “Safety First for Automated Driving” (SaFAD), a non-binding organized framework for the development, testing and validation of safe automated passenger vehicles.
Distracted Driving: A Plague We Need to Help Prevent
Distracted driving, which has become a plague, presents a great opportunity to market your business and help prevent accidents.
GM Faces Pushback on Self-Driving Vehicle Plan
General Motors is facing pushback over its request that U.S. regulators waive some automobile safety standards to make it possible to deploy a ride-sharing fleet of driverless cars without steering wheels or other human controls, according to an article by Reuters.
New Survey: Americans Don’t Think They’ll Get Arrested for Driving High
A new survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that nearly 70% of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana.
Argo AI, Ford Launch Third-Gen of Self-Driving Test Vehicles
Argo AI, Ford’s hub for developing its automated driving system, has launched its third-generation of self-driving test vehicles in Detroit.
FCA US and Aurora Partner to Develop and Deploy Self-Driving Commercial Vehicles
FCA US and Aurora announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a partnership to develop and deploy self-driving commercial vehicles.
Massachusetts Moves to Ban Cellphone Usage While Driving
Massachusetts is one step closer to having legislation that would bar any driver from using hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel, according to an AP article.
Poll: Americans Divided on Self-Driving Cars
A new survey shows that most Americans have mixed feelings about self-driving vehicles, according to an article by U.S. News.
U.S. Postal Service to Test Self-Driving Trucks
The U.S. Postal Service has announced the start of a two-week test transporting mail across three Southwestern states using self-driving trucks, according to a Reuters article.
