This week, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stunned safety advocates by proposing new vehicle rules that it says will help reduce pedestrian deaths in America. The new rules appear aimed directly at the trend of increasingly massive SUVs and trucks, which have been shown to be more deadly to pedestrians than smaller and midsize vehicles.
This landmark decision comes amid a surge in pedestrian deaths in the United States, with data revealing a 57% increase in fatalities between 2013 and 2022. The new rules aim to change the landscape of vehicle safety, ensuring that automakers prioritize pedestrian protection in their designs.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241047/nhtsa-rule-pedestrian-safety-fmvss-suv-truck-design
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