NHTSA — Relaxation of AV Crash Reporting Rules (Apr 2025)
NHTSA's April 2025 final rule relaxed the Standing General Order that previously required manufacturers to report AV crashes to the agency. The rule reduced mandatory reporting requirements, narrowing the scope of incidents that trigger federal disclosure. Critics argued the change reduced public visibility into AV safety performance.
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