NHTSA Rules & Proposed Rules

NHTSA Notice: Zoox Application for Exemption from FMVSS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received an application from Zoox for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system-equipped vehicle. The agency is seeking public comment on this application.

NHTSA Seeks Comments on Personal Electronic Device Distraction Data Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice and request for comment regarding the collection of data on personal electronic device distraction. This consultation period is open for 60 days, closing on May 5, 2026.

NHTSA Proposes ADS/ADAS Incident Reporting Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice and request for comment regarding proposed incident reporting rules for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The comment period is open for 61 days.

NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a public meeting on automated vehicle safety to be held on March 10, 2026. The meeting aims to gather input on the safety aspects of automated driving systems. Registration is required by March 5, 2026.

NHTSA Seeks Comments on Drive-Mode Design Best Practices

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on best practices for drive-mode design. This notice initiates a 45-day comment period, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the agency's information collection activities related to this topic.

NHTSA Motorcycle Helmet Labeling ICR Submitted to OMB

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning motorcycle helmet labeling to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The agency is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information.

Goodyear Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company seeking a decision of inconsequential noncompliance. The agency is seeking public comments on this petition, with a deadline of March 26, 2026.