Aug 2026
UK Public HolidayAug 2026
NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Future Regulatory InitiativesAug 2026
NHTSA Continues Regulatory Updates to Modernise Safety StandardsAug 2026
Feature Spotlight: Plan Ahead with the Legislation Implementation Dates DatabaseJul 2026
Numerous Amended and Updated UN ECE Regulations Enter Into ForceJul 2026
NHTSA/EPA Accelerate Regulatory ActivityAug 2026
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to Amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 on Light Vehicle Brake SystemsJul 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issue Final Rule Preamble and Amended Final Rule for Event Data Recorders (EDRs) to Delay Timing of Implementation and to Establish a Phase-in PlanJun 2026
Additional Draft Euro 7 Emissions Implementing Regulations PublishedMay 2026
Draft EU Regulation on the Collection of Real World CO2 Emissions Data from Heavy Duty Vehicles PublishedApr 2026
Updates to the EU Requirements on Fully Automated Vehicles PublishedMar 2026
Updated Chinese Standard on Electric Vehicle Safety PublishedNHTSA
Apr 2026
NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on Extension of Reporting Requirements for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice seeking an extension for public comment on its information collection regarding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Feb 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seeks Input Regarding Drunk Driving Prevention
On December 15, 2025, NHTSA issued a Notice and a Request for Comment (FR Vol. 90 No. 238; NHTSA-2025-0259) specifically regarding Advanced Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Telltale Development. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information.
Jan 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Responds to Petitions for Final Rule Changes Regarding Data Capture for Event Data Recorders (EDRs)
The NHTSA issued an NPRM (Federal Register Vol. 90 No. 227; Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0050) addressing Petitions for Reconsideration regarding a Final Rule issued December 18, 2024.