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Want to import Europe's most exciting new safety law? Think strategically.

Unfortunately, nobody knows whether automated vehicle technologies are safe — and federal regulators have struggled to stay ahead of the risks that come with innovations.

The new automatic emergency braking rule is an important step forward for road safety — but don't expect it to save many lives on its own.

Advocates are calling on Congress to be cautious of the promises of the AV revolution — and stop getting distracted from proven solutions like safe road design.

The post Advocates Call On Congress to Put the Brakes On Reckless Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts appeared first on Streetsblog USA.

Pedestrian deaths set a 41 year record in the U.S. last year. Here are five ways you can take action to stop the bloodshed right now.

The post Now Is The Time To Speak Up For Safer Vehicles appeared first on Streetsblog USA.

An aggressive new federal safety rule would eventually require automakers to install on new cars technology that can detect pedestrians and stop crashes before they happen — but there remain several key flaws in the proposal, advocates and experts said.

Will U.S. regulators let thousands of U.S. residents die preventable deaths just to save fleet operators a few dollars?