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 PublishedNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Mar 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seek Comments on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS)
On January 23, 2026, the NHTSA published in the Federal Register (FR Vol. 91 No. 15; Docket NHTSA-2026-0034) a Notice and Request for Comment on the proposed GTR for the United Nations Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA), under the World Forum for Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Mar 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Announces Public Meeting Regarding Ongoing Vehicle Automation Activities
On February 9, 2026,the NHTSA published in the Federal Register (FR Vol. 91 No.26; Docket NHTSA-2026-0265) the announcement of an Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting. NHTSA will hold a public meeting on March 10, 2026.
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.