DETROIT (AP) — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades. It’s designed to prevent many rear-end and pedestrian collisions and reduce the roughly 40,000 traffic deaths that happen each year.
“We’re living through a crisis in roadway deaths,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in an interview. “So we need to do something about it.”
It’s the U.S. government’s first attempt to regulate automated driving functions and is likely to help curb some of the problems that have surfaced with driver-assist and fully automated driving systems.
Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift
Laura Woods wows in a black figure
Buffalo Bills make 2 deals to trade out of 1st round of NFL draft. Open 2nd round with first pick
South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes
Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect
South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes
A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
Uma Thurman, 53, looks sensational in elegant purple gown and shiny gold jewelry as she joins A
Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
Pet Shop Boys' 'Nonetheless' review: Catchy and bittersweet