REPORT: NHTSA to mandate lane departure warning and auto-brake systems?

Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety , Tech Is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about to add some more safety measures to your next new car? According to The Detroit News , they might be. The Motown daily says that government officials are pondering whether or not they should require new vehicles to be fitted with lane-departure warning systems and automatic braking systems that trigger upon warning of an impending accident. Both systems are currently available only in very small percentage…

Read the whole story at :
Autoblog

Topics: bike abs, motorcycle abs, safety, ncap, lanedeparture

Related posts

• VIDEO: Seattle earthquake viaduct simulation released; timing politically motivated?
• Toyota’s solution for troublesome floormats: Tie them down
• Toyota quality chief: "I still think our electronic throttle system is perfect."
• Toyota ‘victims’ urge passage of Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• Toyoda officially invited to attend House Oversight Commitee meeting on Toyota safety - UPDATE: Guess who’s coming to D.C.?