Cash for Clunkers may be too clunky for consumers Jun 28, 2009
Nevertheless, once Obama signs the bill, as expected, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will put together a plan to put it in motion. The government has already approved 1 billion to fund the program, which will run until either the budget has been depleted or until Nov. 1, whichever comes first. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Blessing of the Bikes Motorcycle Rally Jun 28, 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles are the only major motor vehicle category in which highway death rates have risen during the last decade. The Colebrook, N.H. Share the Road stop allowed the elite Share the Road drivers the opportunity to show what professional truck drivers can and cannot see, and provide tips for how motorcyclists can stay safe on the highway. (PR Newswire)
GM to take on future product liability claims Jun 28, 2009
Based on data provided by both automakers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,400 Americans will be injured or killed by a defective Chrysler or GM vehicle during the first year of the post-bankruptcy era. The report, "Public Safety at Risk: Bankruptcies Leave Legacy of Defects, Injuries and Deaths," also forecasts fewer recalls for vehicles built by the old companies, decreasing public safety. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
The Cars Allowance Rebate System Bi... Jun 27, 2009
The program will be administered through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Eligible Trade-Ins. (Suite101.com)
Be wary, it’s wild out there Jun 27, 2009
to go to NHTSA National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety. to visit Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety. (Helena Independent Record)
Beware Fake "Cash for Clunkers" Sites Jun 25, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says dealers and consumers do not need to pre-register for the program, which provides $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas-guzzling cars and trucks for a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle. The voucher program aims to generate about 1 million new auto sales, while also increasing fuel-efficiency of the overall fleet of cars on American roads. (CBS News)
Coppell Fire Department stresses child restraint safety Jun 25, 2009
Child passenger safety seat system means an infant or child passenger restraint system that meets the federal standards for crash-tested restraint systems as set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Texas law also says every person sitting in the front seat of all vehicles is required to wear a safety belt. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
KKAD25 wants you to give kids a brake this summer Jun 25, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported last year that 4,327 pedestrians diedwalking in neighborhoods or crossing streets in 2005; 500 were kids under age14. One thing drivingKKAD's mission is the proclivity ofmany of us (you know we do it) to drive those neighborhood street just five miles over the limit: A shows the fatality risk at about 31 mph is more than twice as high as at 25 mph. (USA Today -- Money)
NHTSA warning: Beware of questionable 'cash for clunkers' web sites Jun 25, 2009
NHTSA warning: Beware of questionable 'cash for clunkers' websites - Open Road: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... NHTSA warning: Beware of questionable 'cash for clunkers' websites ... Were seeing a lot of cash for clunkers sites sprouting up around the WWW, says NHTSA spokesman Eric Bolton. (USA Today -- Money)
Web has unofficial 'cash for clunkers' sites Jun 25, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says dealers and consumers do not need to pre-register for the program, which provides $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas-guzzling clunkers for a new vehicle. Traffic safety spokesman Rae Tyson says the government has an official site for the program at. (AZCentral -- Business)
More of this story Jun 24, 2009
During a news conference, Colonel Winford E. Phillips, director of the Arkansas State Police and Governor Mike Beebe's highway safety representative, along with Senator Hank Wilkins, IV, and Representative Fred Allen, legislation sponsors, Dr. Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, and Romell Cooks, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regional administrator each reminded the public of the June 30 effective date for the change in the law and explained the importance of the change for... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Limit the talking children Jun 21, 2009
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that almost 60 of every 100,000 licensed drivers ages 15 to 20 are involved in fatal traffic crashes. That rate declines steadily as people age, bottoms out at 19 for every 100,000 drivers ages 65 to 69, and then climbs to 22 for those 70 and older. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Proposed tire label could improve gas savings Jun 19, 2009
Making sure consumers know which tires are the best gas savers could take up to a 2% whack out of the 135 billion gallons of fuel the nation consumes every year, estimates the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With gas prices rising again, the new labels could accelerate a growing marketing war among tiremakers when it comes to touting "low rolling resistance," the measure for tire fuel savings. (USA Today -- Money)
NADA Applauds Congressional Passage of Cash-for-Clunkers Bill Jun 19, 2009
Once signed into law by the President, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is allowed 30 days to create the rules to implement the cash-for-clunkers program as well as establish an informational website for consumers and dealers. NADA has been working aggressively with NHTSA, and has already had numerous meetings and conference calls in anticipation of passage of the bill. (PR Newswire)
County legislature bans texting while driving Jun 18, 2009
Some figures are even more disturbing - according to a 2006 joint report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, nearly 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-accidents in one study involved a driver who was distracted from the road in the seconds prior to the crash. And as texting has become increasingly popular approximately 300,000 text messages are sent every minute, a jump of 95 percent compared to 2005 the need... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Older Children Jun 16, 2009
An analysis of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data of 870 children involved in crashes from 1998 to 2003 found that through 23 months of age, better protection from all crash types was provided with rear-facing seats. In terms of specific injuries, recent crash test results suggest that rear- rather than forward-facing seats provide better protection of the lower neck and chest, the authors note. (Newsmax)
Latest Efficiency Directive: Low-Resistance Tires Jun 16, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did not return calls seeking comment. Reprinted from Greenwire with permission from Environment & Energy Publishing, LLC. , 202-628-6500. (Scientific American)
Child car-seat warning to parents Jun 16, 2009
Another study used the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database to examine crashes involving 870 children between 1998 and 2003. It concluded that rear-facing seats were more effective than forward-facing seats in protecting children aged 0-23 months for all crash types. (BBC News -- Health)
Woman campaigns to label cars driven by 'Newly Licensed' Jun 16, 2009
Wrecks are the leading killer of 16- to 20-year-olds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kessler said more teenagers are killed each year in wrecks (more than 5,000) than the number of coalition troops killed in Iraq since the start of the war. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rear-facing car seats until 4? 5-pt.-harnesses up to 80 lbs.? Jun 16, 2009
An analysis of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data of 870 children involved in crashes from 1998 to 2003 found that through 23 months of age, better protection from all crash types was provided with rear-facing seats ... Four Steps to Safety (as recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Police Turn Keen Eye To Motorcyclists' Skull Caps Jun 5, 2009
Use of approved helmets stood at 63 percent in 2008, according to figures from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey. The same survey found that unapproved helmet use in the U.S. fell by 5 percent to 11 percent total. (7 KETV Omaha)
FALLBROOK: DUI enforcement scheduled for Friday Jun 5, 2009
The enforcement is funded with a grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More Stories. (North County Times)
Jerome Christenson: Americans’ love affair with cars has cooled Jun 4, 2009
bliss wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:58 PM:" Thanks to the EPA DOT DMV NHTSA FTC UAW ETC ETC~ ALL GOV'T AGENCIES that stand for ELIMINATION of Automobiles that people want. Thanks to them, the prices have gone up by 10X in 30 years. Almost every car is a cookie cutter look. Although horsepower and safety have increased, the speed limit hasn't. The gov't forced catalytic convertors on the automakers/US before they were economical or reliable. UAW killed the Big 3 with outrageous demands, wages,... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Buckle up or eat grass! Jun 4, 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than half of all fatal vehicle crashes were in rural areas. Loose gravel, soft shoulders, and sharing the road with large slow moving vehicles, contributed to these crashes. (Kalona News, IA)
Cell Phone Ringtones Can Pose Major Distraction, Impair Recall Jun 4, 2009
21, 2006) Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to a landmark research report released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the. (June 1, 2008) The notion that talking on a cell phone while driving a car isn't safe seems obvious, yet what happens in the brain while it juggles the two tasks is not. (Science Daily)
17 Drivers Cited During Undercover Sting Jun 3, 2009
Funding for this event was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. (KERO 23, CA)
Can GM keep its iconic status and cast a smaller shadow? Jun 2, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its archives show that it made a public announcement Aug. 12, 1972, and sent Corvair owners a letter, countering the Nader claim: "We have concluded that the handling and stability of the 1960 to 1963 Corvair does not result in abnormal potential for loss of control or rollover, and that the handling and stability performance is at least as good as the performance of some other contemporary vehicles, both foreign and domestic.". Too late;... (USA Today -- Autos)
Drivers, bikers urged to use aloha Jun 1, 2009
Of these accidents, 2,332 involved another type of vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kirkland has lost two friends to motorcycle accidents. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Educates Motorists on the Importance of Being Clear to Drive Jun 1, 2009
(ARA) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving causes 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 1,550 deaths and 40,000 injuries. If anyone knows how important it is to be alert while driving, it's NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
NTSB: Bus companies must have contingency plans May 31, 2009
The NTSB also criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for failing to implement motorcoach safety recommendations made a decade ago. Recommendations included stronger roofs on buses, that buses should have easy-to-open, shatterproof windows and that steps be taken - including possibly requiring seat belts - to prevent passengers from being ejected in rollovers. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
'Click It or Ticket' aims for safety May 30, 2009
While seat-belt use is on the rise, the minority of Floridians who do not wear them continue to make up a majority of the roadway body count, according to Click It or Ticket Florida, a cooperative effort of the state Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... SOURCES: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts 2007; and Department of Justice Uniform Crime Report 2007. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mercedes Benz S550 can be a bargain May 30, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of 35,038 G8 sedans for two separate issues. General Motors announced earlier this year that the Pontiac brand would be killed by 2010, with the G8 set to ride off into the sunset by the end of the year. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Global auto sales continue to improve, According to Scotia Economics May 29, 2009
4 million set in May 2008," said Carlos Gomes, Scotiabank Senior Economist and Auto Industry Specialist. Volumes in the United States also strengthened through mid-April, but a late-month slowdown reduced purchases to an annualized 9.3 million units, down from an average of 9.5 million during the previous three months. The late-month deceleration likely reflects heightened industry uncertainty, and the concern about the influenza outbreak in April. Canadian passenger vehicle sales remained... (Canada Newswire)
Ready to party: Tips to throwing ultimate teen soiree May 28, 2009
Consider these facts from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Among male drivers ages 15-20 involved in fatal crashes, 38 percent were speeding and 24 percent had been drinking. (Florida Today)
Alcohol's toll: Despite tougher laws, drinking and driving remain entrenched as part of Montana ‘culture' (82) May 24, 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most drunken drivers are young, are men, are on the road at night, are not buckled in. None of which is surprising. (Missoulian, MT)
Ann Ravel heading federal torts branch May 23, 2009
The Office of Consumer Litigation is responsible for criminal and civil litigation and related matters arising under federal statutes administered by the Federal Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is an honor to take on this important responsibility for the federal government, said Ravel. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Nationwide Insurance, NASCAR Stars, Encourage New Technology High School at Garinger Teens to Stop Driving Distracted May 23, 2009
"I am so glad Nationwide Insurance is raising awareness about Driving While Distracted, said David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 Discount Tire Ford Fusion. I am extremely focused while on the road and very conscious of what is going on around me. Our young motorists can learn a valuable lesson in safety through this special program. If we all do our part in abiding by the laws of the road, it will make our daily commute more enjoyable and much safer.The National Highway Traffic Safety... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Risk Of Facial Fractures In Motor Vehicle Crashes Decreasing May 23, 2009
In 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that facial injuries cost between 9,000 and 725,000 per injury in lost productivity, medical costs, emergency services and other expenses. Brian T. McMullin, M.D., of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and colleagues analyzed records from a national database of individuals (drivers and front seat occupants) with facial fractures following motor vehicle crashes. (Science Daily)
Patrol seat belt effort is under way May 22, 2009
Funding for this operation is being provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the North Dakota Department of Transportation. As of Wednesday, 33 people have died this year in North Dakota traffic accidents. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Mazda RX-8 only vehicle with 5-star rollover risk rating - Jun. 7, 2004 May 22, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked 33 cars and light trucks from the 2004 model year on their chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle accident. Light trucks include sport/utility vehicles, pickups and minivans. (Yahoo News -- Highway Safety)
State, local police step up seatbelt enforcement May 22, 2009
The effort is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. During a press conference at a Route 128 rest stop in Lexington, public safety and police officials along with Lexington Police Chief Mark Corr said officers will be out in force watching drivers this weekend. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Safety could suffer if we boost mileage by making cars smaller May 20, 2009
The National Academy of Sciences, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Congressional Budget Office and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have separately concluded in multiple studies dating back about 20 years that fuel-economy standards force automakers to build more small cars, which has led to thousands more deaths in crashes annually ... President Obama this month withdrew the name of his nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, longtime safety... (USA Today -- Money)
Police On Lookout For Helmetless Riders May 20, 2009
Helmet use reduces the risk of a fatal head injury by 40 percent and the risk of death in a crash by 37 percent, according to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Plano PD preps for Click It Or Ticket campaign May 20, 2009
Click It or Ticket is an effort by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to increase the use of seat belts among drivers in the United States. The campaign relies heavily on targeted advertising aimed at teens and young adults. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Cap and Tax Markup Begins May 20, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that these lighter cars will increase American traffic fatalities by almost 40,000. ATR strongly opposes this standard because it will cost both lives and money. (Human Events Online)
How CAFE Ratings Work May 20, 2009
So even if an automaker puts a 200 mpg car in its showroom, if no one buys it, it doesn t do them any good in the eyes of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) ... (Source: NHTSA Summary of Fuel Economy Performance). (Fox News)
Bicycle safety awareness May 19, 2009
We also urge all bicyclists young and old to follow these good rules from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Protect your head. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
IT'S THE LAW May 19, 2009
Last year, Hawaii was second to Michigan in seat belt usage, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Michigan's seat belt use rate was 97. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New rules planned to cut car emissions May 19, 2009
The Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will set the new fuel-economy standards. Cars, for instance, would need to average 39 miles per gallon by 2016 while light trucks would need to reach 30. (AZCentral -- News)
Automakers Support President in Development of National Program for Autos May 19, 2009
EPA and NHTSA intend to initiate a joint rulemaking that reflects a coordinated and harmonized approach to implementing the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ... Preserving Vehicle Diversity: Harmonized NHTSA and EPA standards would be attribute-based, or based on a vehicle's "footprint." This approach allows for a range of sizes of vehicles to meet consumer needs for passenger and cargo room ... Providing Flexibility in Achieving CO2-Reduction Goals: EPA and NHTSA would... (PR Newswire)
CHP urges motorists to buckle up May 19, 2009
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the national average in 2008 was 83. 3 percent, a gain from 82 percent from 2007. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
'Click It or Ticket' effort in Minn. May 19, 2009
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Seat-belt use in the United States has reached a new high May 18, 2009
Men ages 18 to 34 are the demographic group most likely to ride or drive without wearing a seat belt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pickup truck drivers, teens, rural drivers and nighttime drivers also have higher rates of non-use of seat belts. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Timmy Megenbier Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Round Three at Miller Motorsports Park May 18, 2009
This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw. (PR Newswire)
Seat belt blitzes in Benton County, across state May 17, 2009
The overtime pay will be covered by a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Click It or Ticket is a national traffic enforcement mobilization funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through ODOT s Safety Division. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Iowa 'Click It or Ticket' campaign begins next Monday May 16, 2009
The statistics are even more revealing when breaking them down by day time, according to new figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Iowa, there were 412 motor vehicle fatalities in 2008 and of those, 139 were not wearing their seatbelts. (Boone Today, IA)
Patrol gears up for Click It or Ticket May 16, 2009
Funding for the overtime is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the North Dakota Department of Transportation. About 100 sworn officers will be available to take on some of the overtime load, Skogen said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
PPD launches Click it or Ticket May 16, 2009
According to new figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the numbers are even worse at night. The press release said nationwide in 2007, 14,464 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in vehicle crashes during evening and nighttime hours (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) and 63 percent were not wearing seat belts. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Money steers seat belt debate May 15, 2009
However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that in 2007, more than 5,000 crash deaths would have been prevented if occupants had been wearing seat belts. Arkansas state Sen. (USA Today -- Autos)
WATCHWORDS: Click It or Ticket -- the next generation May 15, 2009
Many local police departments have joined the State Police, EOPSS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch the Next Generation of Click It or Ticket. The police agencies, including the Amesbury Police Department, have adopted a zero tolerance policy for safety belt violations. (Amesbury News, MA)
Frequency of cell phone use warrants driver ban May 15, 2009
(Virginia Tech study for NHTSA). Talking to a passenger while driving is significantly safer than talking on a cell phone. (Missoulian, MT)
Cars b/w Are Friends Electric, Dan Hill, City of Sound May 14, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a hearing in Washington DC June 23, 2007 to gather the facts and data. It turns out that in spite of having over 500,000 Prius in the USA starting from 2000, there is no accident data showing an unusual risk to pedestrians. (Harper's Magazine)
Miss Calif. uses Obama to defend stance May 13, 2009
The Obama administration said last month that it intended to nominate Chuck Hurley to become the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The White House and MADD declined to comment on Hurley's reason for withdrawing. (Boston Globe)
Obama pick for highway safety post withdraws May 13, 2009
The Obama administration said in April it intended to nominate Chuck Hurley to become the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hurley, who was not formally nominated, is chief executive officer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Oklahoma Highway Safety Office launches Click-It or Ticket campaign May 12, 2009
As sad as this statistic is, the numbers are even worse at night than during the day, according to new figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Even one death caused by not wearing a safety belt is one too many, said Scott Watkins, director of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
