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Starting September 2027, all new vehicles sold in the U.S. must include rear seat belt alarms, while stricter front seat belt warning rules will take effect by September 2026. The alarms will provide both visual and audible alerts, aiming to boost seat belt usage and reduce fatalities. NHTSA projects the changes will save at least 50 lives annually. Despite progress in seat belt use, rear passengers lag behind at 81.7% compared to 91.6% for front-seat occupants. #SafetyFirst #RoadSafety

On National Seatbelt Day, let’s be safe on the road. Here are some eye-opening stats: 🚙 Seatbelts reduce the risk of death by 45% for front-seat passengers in cars. (Source: NHTSA) 🚙 From 1975 to 2017, seat belts are estimated to have saved 374,276 lives! (Source: NHTSA) 🚙 More than half of the people killed in passenger vehicles were not wearing seatbelts. (Source: CDC) At Acme Car Shipping, we prioritize safety, whether you’re on the road or shipping your vehicle. Always buckle up—your life depends on it! #nationalseatbeltday #carsafety #acmecarshipping #acmeawesome

NHTSA warns used car buyers about substandard air bag inflators that can cause death or serious injury. These faulty inflators, often made overseas, have led to three deaths and two severe injuries in the past year. Consumers should check vehicle history, use reputable mechanics, and be cautious of cheap online parts. Suspected faulty inflators should be reported to authorities. Read more here: https://rb.gy/07reuj #VehicleSafety #NHTSA #AirBagSafety #UsedCars #AutoSafety #ConsumerAlert

From 2014-2023, a total of 32 officers were fatally struck by passing vehicles while they were on the scene of an existing crash. Protect yourself and other crash responders with heavy blocking vehicles, implement TIM (Traffic Incident Management), create clear lighting pathways, and wear reflective high visibility apparel. #TrafficSafety #LawEnforcementSafety #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #NHTSA

The NHTSA recently issued a critical warning for substandard replacement airbags, bringing airbag safety back into the spotlight years after the largest recall in automotive history. In the past year alone, five incidents involving these airbags have resulted in three deaths and two life-altering injuries. Learn more about the recent warnings here: https://shorturl.at/qj8q3 #NHTSA #ProductLiability #MeyersandFLowers #DefectiveAirBags

What would your fleet’s safety look like with even just a 10% reduction in rear-end collisions? Intellistop can drastically increase eye lead time. According to NHTSA, just 1 additional second of reaction time can reduce rear-end collisions by up to 90%. NHTSA studies also have shown that pulsing brake lamps can give trailing drivers that additional second. #intellistopfacts #staysafeouthere #nhtsastats #nhtsastatistics #roadwaysafety #reduceaccidents

🚨 April is here, and it's Distracted Driver Awareness Month! 🚗 Let's kick off this month with some eye-opening statistics: According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving contributed to over 2,800 fatalities and 400,000 injuries on US roads. These numbers are a stark reminder of the dangers of driving while distracted. Let's pledge to stay focused behind the wheel and make our roads safer for everyone. #DistractedDriverAwareness #StaySafe 📵🛑 [Source: NHTSA, 2023]

My initial reaction: This is a huge step in the right direction — and long overdue. If this proposal comes into effect, carmakers will finally have to address how car bloat endangers pedestrians. [cont'd] FMVSS has real teeth. Carmakers won't be able to avoid these rules if they are enacted. Still, some caveats: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA proposal doesn’t address -- Harm to pedestrians struck in the torso (NHTSA is only proposing an examination of head injury risk) -- Ways that car bloat harms cyclists -- Big cars’ massive blind spots (esp. harmful to children) -- Car bloat problems that extend beyond safety (pollution, highway damage, etc) Is the new proposal a panacea? No. Is it real progress? Absolutely. ttps://https://lnkd.in/eWXmuk7E

Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,308 lives in 2022. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. https://lnkd.in/ggA4sqK #JustDriveCA #NHTSA #CoxPetroleumTransport #TeamCox #KeepOnTrucking #SafetyFirst #PutYourPhoneDown

Car seats save lives. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA shares that car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers in passenger cars. Protect your most precious cargo by ensuring they're in the right car seat. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/Q1p550Tk42o #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #TheRightSeat #NHTSA #AWPSafety