Tag: NHTSA

Pilot Test of a Methodology for an Observation Survey of Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment

  • May 25th, 2021

Motorcycle personal protective equipment (PPE), an important traffic safety countermeasure, can include a safety-certified helmet, impact- and skid-resistant jackets and pants, motorcycle gloves, and sturdy, over-ankle boots. NHTSA, State highway safety offices (SHSO), and motorcycle safety groups conduct programs to encourage motorcyclists to use protective gear, especially helmets, but the impact of these programs is […]

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Heatstroke Prevention

Heatstroke Prevention

  • May 3rd, 2021

883 children have died due to vehicular heatstroke since 1998. Yet, all these deaths could have been prevented. Sadly, these are the statistics as of April 29, 2021 (https://www.noheatstroke.org/index.htm): National average of child heatstroke fatalities per year since 1998: 38 Child heatstroke fatalities in 2021: 1 Child heatstroke fatalities in 2020: 24 Child heatstroke fatalities in 2019: […]

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Examination of Three Districts Implementing Stop-Arm Camera Programs to Enforce Laws Against Illegal Passing of Stopped School Buses

  • April 20th, 2021

School bus stop-arm cameras are an emerging strategy used by school jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies to address the issue of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. A stop-arm camera typically records video of vehicles and/or drivers who pass school buses when the stop-arm is extended. Several States have passed legislation allowing the use of […]

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High-Visibility Enforcement and Seat Belt Use

  • April 6th, 2021

High-Visibility Enforcement (HVE) is a traffic safety approach designed to deter unlawful behaviors and promote voluntary behavior change in accordance with traffic laws. HVE deters risky behavior by reminding motorists through communications and additional enforcement that they may be pulled over for illegal behaviors. HVE also aims to increase public awareness of the importance and benefits […]

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GM and Chevrolet Vehicle Recalls

GM and Chevrolet Vehicle Recalls

  • April 1st, 2021

Owners of select GM and Chevrolet vehicles listed below should park their vehicles outside and away from homes, structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. Positive Battery Cable Short Circuit GM issued a safety recall (NHTSA ID 21V-189) […]

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Hyundai and Genesis Vehicle Recalls

Hyundai and Genesis Vehicle Recalls

  • March 30th, 2021

Owners of select Hyundai and Genesis vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes, other structures and other flammable materials such as vegetation until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new and separate recalls for the risk of fire. ABS Module Malfunction Hyundai issued safety recalls (NHTSA IDs: 21V-160 and 21V-161) this month for Model Year 2015-2016 Hyundai […]

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Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving: Cocktails-to-Go

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving: Cocktails-to-Go

  • March 25th, 2021

Nowadays, alcohol deliveries and cocktails-to-go are more prevalent in many establishments. So, NHTSA wants to remind drivers that, although alcohol is more mobile, it is always dangerous and illegal to drink and drive. There were 10,142 people killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2019. To help save lives and change this terrible statistic, NHTSA is teaming […]

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Model Year 2017-2021 Kia Sportage and Cadenza Recalls

Model Year 2017-2021 Kia Sportage and Cadenza Recalls

  • March 16th, 2021

Owners of select Model Year 2017-2021 Kia Sportage and Cadenza vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. Kia Motors America issued a safety recall (NHTSA ID 21V-137) on Tuesday for 379,931 select Sportage and Cadenza vehicles […]

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