U.S. Government Proposes Overhaul of Five-Star Car Safety Rating to Include Pedestrian Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a major update to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), shifting focus to include pedestrian and cyclist safety. For the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will consider advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in safety ratings, moving beyond traditional occupant-focused crash tests.
Topics: ADAS NHTSA pedestrian safety safety ratings transportation policy