Traffic and Vehicle Safety: Reauthorization Offers Opportunities to Extend Recent Progress : Congressional Testimony read online ebook PDF, MOBI, FB2
9781437960747 English 143796074X Traffic fatalities and fatality rates have substantially decreased over the last 10 years, yet far too many people continue to be killed or injured on the nation's roadways. In addition, auto safety defect recalls are on the rise. About 70% of vehicles subject to a recall are fixed, leaving the remainder to continue posing risks to vehicle owners, passengers, and pedestrians. The NHTSA provides grants to states to improve traffic safety and oversees the identification and remedy of vehicle and equipment defects. This statement addresses: (1) NHTSA's progress in improving oversight and performance measurement for traffic safety grant programs; (2) NHTSA's oversight of the auto safety defect process. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
9781437960747 English 143796074X Traffic fatalities and fatality rates have substantially decreased over the last 10 years, yet far too many people continue to be killed or injured on the nation's roadways. In addition, auto safety defect recalls are on the rise. About 70% of vehicles subject to a recall are fixed, leaving the remainder to continue posing risks to vehicle owners, passengers, and pedestrians. The NHTSA provides grants to states to improve traffic safety and oversees the identification and remedy of vehicle and equipment defects. This statement addresses: (1) NHTSA's progress in improving oversight and performance measurement for traffic safety grant programs; (2) NHTSA's oversight of the auto safety defect process. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.