NTSB raises questions on driver assistance systems, lack of regulations
NTSB raises questions on driver assistance systems, lack of regulations
ReutersTue, March 31, 2026 at 2:34 PM UTC
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A view of the National Transportation Safety Board sign at NTSB headquarters in Washington, U.S., August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers.
The NTSB is holding a hearing to determine the probable cause of two fatal crashes involving Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise.
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NTSB board member Thomas Chapman said he was disappointed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saying it has shown a "lack of leadership" in failing to address issues surrounding the deployment of driver assistance systems.
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
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