Status Report, Vol. 6: 1971
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NHTSA extends rollover compliance by giving automakers option to meet new roof standards instead
Study shows lap safety belts and energy absorbing steering columns reduces driver injury in a crash
California asks Congress to allow state to keep its bumper law even if federal law is passed
Fuel leak study yields interesting results, encouraging examination of entire fuel systems
NHTSA seeks ban of substandard tires sales, citing those marked for off-road use still end up on public highways
IIHS releases "Too high a price", a film urging use of technology to save lives on the road
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NTSB urges underride protection standards
In largest motor vehicle recall ever, GM recalls 6.7 million vehicles to modify motor mounts
Recall bill introduced in Senate, bill requires manufacturers to pay for safety-related defects in addition to notifying consumers
School bus safety drawing Congressional support, three bills recently introduced
Tests show many model cars still incur costly damage despite new NHTSA bumper standards
Study shows side window ejections up, raising questions about passive restraint equipment
Wear and tear of safety belts studied, most substantially weaker within 3 years
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Special Issue: 1972 low-speed test results
Senate passes, House studying damage bill
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Tests show dangers of small or "economy" cars
In brief: Small and large car impact tests
Crash test shows need for hood penetration rule
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NHTSA amends bumper rule for some cars citing difficulty to comply
Test speeds for each model year FMVSS 215
Safety council conference yields recommendation to use fact base information for promotion highway safety themes
National Safety Council tables decision to support mandatory belt use legislation
DOT youths advisory group rebukes agency, calls for increased federal funding and stricter drunk driving laws
Vermont emergency medical shows great improvement in one year
Public split on speed control for police cars
NHTSA requires 'take-home' safety information for consumers
NHTSA studies Michigan's lower traffic death rate for clues
Oesch joins IIHS
NY repairman awarded highway safety award for anti-booby trap effort
NAIA, NHTSA vow to fight drunk driving
NHTSA announces public meeting on tire grading
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FCC ordered to review public service announcement rule which may affect auto ads
NHTSA calls for independent tests of lower control arm parts
Article reprint from 'Parade' magazine: How good is the "balloon test" for drunk drivers?
DOT makes experimental safety vehicle program information available to public
National Driver Register information to remain restricted denying states and FAA DWI data
Federal bumper standard revised increasing impact speeds for 1974 model cars
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Study on safety belt use shows unexpected behaviors
DOT gives two-year delay on air bag requirements
Introducing air bags to the public without proper testing could have lasting results
Two state standards, student transportation and accident investigation, under review by Congress
Buying tires may become less confusing under NHTSA proposed tire quality grading rule
DOT announces advisory committee members
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IIHS study reveals head restraints' effectiveness
Small car safety standards under fire as R. Nader rails against VW bug and bus
Nader threatens legal action against NHTSA for withholding vehicle safe defects from public
Nader alleges 13 safety defects
Pre-arrest testing for drunk driving now allowed in seven states
Rosenstein joins IIHS
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NHTSA overhauls vehicle standards to emphasize overall performance over individual parts
Latest draft of vehicle standards would end 12 current regulations
NHTSA pressed update announcement on Ford lower control arm investigation
As legislative sessions close, only five of 37 states pass bumper bill laws
DOT allocates $75 million in matching funds to states for highway safety
Insurance questions DOT preemption of state bumper laws
NTSB urges better driver education programs
Private safety organization issues child restraint information with concerns as NHTSA lags behind
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MD to institute safety requirement recommendations for school buses
New bill would require all buses and trucks to permanent record device
NHTSA reassures states after panic over federal funding
Nader criticizes NHTSA's actions on crash-damage information
California bumper law enacted: may escape preemption
Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety proposes 'no-tampering' rule for all interstate commerce vehicles
NHTSA budget approved, agency to receive $105.9 million
Toms confirmed as NHTSA head
NHTSA gets research office
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NTSB urges DOT to step up pedestrian safety measures
Call to implement Keel-Hauling test ignored for 10 years
New effort sought in Ford control arm investigation
NHTSA test center certain as funding bill enters conference
Lead researcher sees danger in only attributing drunk driving to problem drinkers
DOT expands alcohol safety program
DOT signs $1 experimental safety vehicle contract with Ford
State Farm releases "You're money's worth of car", a film on crashworthiness that uses IIHS footage
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DOT ends underride prevention efforts citing requirement costs
Comment: Underride foes use same weak argument as those against roadside hazards
NHTSA weakens safety belt warning rule
NTSB urges liquid oxygen cargo tank rules
Editorial: Safer at a lower speed
NTSB highlights biggest challenges to highway safety including truck-car 'mixing'
Public service radio series on roadside hazards now available
Insurance industry urged to support loss prevention programs
N.C. study finds no link between crashes and driver violation history
Former Allstate insurance chair named to head DOT advisory council
Official fears 'nationalization' of highway safety undermines state progress
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DOT amends bumper requirements in attempt to strengthen rule
DOT offers alternative to property damage bill
NTSB again urges occupant restraints for buses
Clarification- book "The pavers and the paved" by IIHS staffer Ben Kelley not available through IIHS
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Disposable breath testers unreliable, study shows
State group recommends chemical test for drunk drivers
NHTSA opposes Hart 'bumper bill'
Research Librarian Davis joins Institute
NHTSA says industry weak on defect notifications
Auto insurers in unique position to advocate for highway safety
DOT vehicle test site chosen after five year wait for funding
NHTSA announces consumer affairs and public information secretary
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Auto makers: bumper rule too tough, ask for delay in requirement implentation
Amendment introduced for slightly tougher bumper rule
Gov. Mandel signs Maryland bumper bill
Correction: Average low speed crash repair costs
Senate panel told roadside hazards should be publicly marked
NHTSA seeks state help in halting sales of unsafe tires
Wet pavement hazards concern House subcommittee
GM hedges on defect data request
Time extension for firefighting vehicles to meet safety standards proposed
Insurance company launches radio campaign on highway hazards
Institute film "...In the crash" wins award
Writer Michael Hartford joins IIHS
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Institute tests show DOT's latest rear bumper standard offers less protection than before
1971 low speed crash test results
Auto makers continue passive restraint fight, request judicial review
Passive restraints defined
The generations split: younger support speed controls while older do not
NHTSA appropriation hearings on '72 FY budget opened
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DOT's newly issued bumper standard to have a wide range of ripple effects, meanwhile DOT is being challenged on its claim that the standard preempts state law
Permitted damage: Despite new standards areas such as windshields and trunk and door hinges are not included
Requests for energy managing bumper ignored by DOT
DOT rule's impact on states: dispute brewing
AMIA warning: auto lobby will use weak DOT standard to quash stronger bills now pending
Unit prices for crash replacement parts found to vary greatly
Auto safety group urges GM to share new car defect data and asks DOT to expand its rule on defect reporting
Despite limited power, NHTSA seeks better defect reporting
Following its investigation to a 29 car pile-up, NTSB sees hazard in mixing trucks and cars on road, makes recommendations to increase safety
NTSB youth advisory committee backs speed control measures, agency suggests lowering NHTSA proposed max speed limit
NTSB urges new dangerous cargo guidelines, offers new framework in place of current system
Eiswirth joins IIHS research staff
IIHS official commended
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DOT to no longer fund safety career programs
National advisory council backs bill allowing DOT to set standards to reduce property damage
Maryland is second state to pass bumper law, requires vehicles to withstand low impact crashes
President's task force on highway safety urges state incentives, better data
NTSB repeats recommendations for bus passenger restraints and improved signage on divided highways
Nixon nominates new NHTSA administrator
NHTSA extends comment time extended on speed controls
NHTSA proposes motorcycle brake standard
Burkhardt joins IIHS
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DOT revises and weakens its stance on passive restraints
Nader asks DOT to explain postponement
Deployment speed:
Public splits with car makers, supports NHTSA on speed control
Fiat says speed limitations illogical citing bored drivers and faster cars are safer cars
FL court says pre-arrest blood-alcohol tests constitutional
North Dakota adopts limited pre-arrest test law for suspected drunk drivers
AMA gets new president
Three states refute DOT safety 'report card' rating
Despite more states introducing bumper bills, getting them passed proves difficult
'Minimum damage' bill introduced in House
Hertz, Avis asked to share defect data with NHTSA
Nixon 'revenue sharing' plan to include safety funds, allowing states to use as they see fit as opposed to pre-designated safety funds
Vermont study says state emergency medical service inadequate, 25 percent die of survivable injuries
Reitz joins IIHS staff
Correction: Average crash cost for 1970 sedans
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Institute low speed crash cost test how pattern of damage seems worse than previous year
NHTSA maintains disproportionate car-truck air brake rule
Braking Rules: stopping distance, dry vs. wet, and "lockup"
Correction: clarification on car repairability bill
Dry vs. wet:
'Lockup' prohibition:
Time extension rule for comments to NHTSA changed
Passive restraint deadline postponed
Nat'l Association of Fleet Administrators support speed control, bus owners want exemption
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DOT says 19 states fail on highway safety standards, same number as last year
DOT safety ranking system and how the states rank
DOT establishes task force to restructure state safety standards
Federal bumper bills requiring damage-resistant front and rear ends introduced in Senate
Four more states consider strengthen bumper bills, 20 total states now considering
Scientist, AAA criticize DOT bumper plan, says plan decreases overall vehicle safety
Sen. Edward Speno, New York safety advocate, dies
Auto insurer says auto makers and insurers share same interests and asks to work together in loss reduction effort
President requests $175 million for highway safety, an $80 million increase
Insurance group urges NHTSA to adopt auto speed control rule
Rep. Blatnik questions federal pace of improving hazards in highway design and construction
NHTSA tightens defect reporting rules for manufacturers
Court upholds regrooved tire regulation
Consumer information program improved, requiring manufacturers to provide "take away" information for comparison shopping
Locks and latches standard change proposed, to include motor homes and campers
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NHTSA writes weakened interim rule
Licensed Beverage Industry ads mislead public, says Transportation Secretary Volpe
California tackles alcohol ignorance problem, begins campaign to educate CTSF begins campaign to inform CA residents about existing laws
Five more states consider tougher bumper bills
NTSB studies earthquake damage in CA to assess road and bridge strength
Stapp awarded distinguished service medal for research in crashworthiness
NHTSA establishes committee to involve young people in highway safety crusade
Nader helps pen an "action manual for lemon owners", teaching consumers what they can do when they buy a defective car
Ralph Nader releases makes public letter of criticism sent to Ford
Congress shifts traffic safety responsibility away for state governors, weakening highway safety acts, says MI state traffic safety organization
Helicopter rescues prove successful
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Auto makers say NHTSA standard on bumpers too stiff
Many states push the issue and introduce better bumpers requirements
IA and PA issue broad loss reduction program proposals
SC state council scores 'muscle cars'
Safe child seats difficult to get, Congress considers issuing warning to consumers
Should FAA review traffic violations before issuing flight certificates?
Study says crashworthiness at 60 mph reasonable goal
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'70 Highway Act creates NHTSA and strengthens safety program
Congress continues NHTSA funds despite SST dispute
Baton Rouge receives award for breath-test program
Student law group SMASH submits 'bumper standard' proposal to NHTSA
Canadian survey: most would pay for harder-to-damage cars
Transportation Secretary details staff use of test cars
Safety countermeasures urged for trucks, buses
MacKay named chairman of Institute board
Federal efforts target on four fronts on drinking and driving
Education -HEW-DOT compact
Funding--20 more projects
Research -$300 million in new act
Advocacy-Women's forum
Benefits of safer breakaway sign posts and other safety devices imeasurably save lives
NHTSA issues/proposes new standards on flammability, roof strength, etc.
Blickstein joins IIHS staff
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