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Occupant Protection

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.

Jul 2025

NHTSA Seeking Public Comment on Phase-in Reporting Requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208, Occupant Crash Protection, Amended on August 22, 2024

Manufacturers must certify that their advanced air bag systems comply with the requirements when certain child restraint systems (CRSs) are installed in their vehicles with specific dummies.

May 2025

Upcoming UN ECE Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) Meeting

The 77th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) is scheduled to take place on May 5-9, 2025 in Geneva.