Regs.gov: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA Denies Daimler Coaches Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied Daimler Coaches North America's petition to deem noncompliance with FMVSS No. 101 inconsequential for certain Setra buses. Approximately 538 buses are affected by this decision.

NHTSA Proposed Rule on Vehicle Safety Standards - Public Comment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a proposed rule regarding vehicle safety standards. The agency is currently accepting public comments on this proposal through its Regulations.gov portal. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback.

NHTSA Proposes Modernizing FMVSS No. 102 for ADS Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102. The proposed change would exempt vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that lack manual driving controls from the requirement for a transmission shift position display, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens without impacting safety.

Comment on Proposed Vehicle Safety Standards Rule

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule concerning vehicle safety standards. This consultation period allows stakeholders to provide feedback on potential changes to existing regulations.

NHTSA Confidential Appendices Publication

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published confidential appendices related to a regulatory matter. The document, dated March 11, 2026, is available through the Regs.gov portal.

NHTSA Zoox Exemption Application for Automated Driving Systems

NHTSA is seeking public comment on Zoox, Inc.'s petition for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system (ADS) equipped passenger car. The agency will consider comments before deciding whether to grant the exemption and under what terms.

NHTSA Airbag Label Appendix

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted an appendix related to airbag labels. This document, dated January 28, 2026, provides additional information concerning airbag labeling requirements for manufacturers and consumers.

NHTSA Appendix C Owner's Manual

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted Appendix C of an Owner's Manual, dated January 28, 2026. This document is available for public review and download.

NHTSA Emergency Response Guide

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted an Emergency Response Guide, dated January 28, 2026. This document provides guidance for emergency responders dealing with vehicles.