Overview

• Four new technologies will be added to the ratings: pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind spot warning, and blind spot intervention.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's updates are mandated by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
• Automatic emergency braking must meet stricter standards and be standard on all passenger vehicles by 2029.
• Pedestrian safety standards will align with European regulations, focusing on reducing injuries at specific impact speeds.
• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizes these changes aim to improve safety both inside and outside vehicles.