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Illinois sees rise in traffic fatalities in 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic

Illinois sees rise in traffic fatalities in 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 8, 2022

New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a worrying increase in fatal car accidents on roads in Illinois and across the country. The numbers reflect changes in driving…

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How Illinois seat belt laws aim to keep drivers and passengers safe on the road

How Illinois seat belt laws aim to keep drivers and passengers safe on the road

December 4, 2018

Seat belts are known to provide protection from serious injuries or even death in the event of a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, using them can decrease the risk of fatal…

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Ford and Nissan Announce Recalls and Obama Administration Proposes NHTSA Budget Increase – Podcast

June 29, 2015

Ford and Nissan are collectively recalling almost a million trucks and vans. Plus the Obama administration proposes a budget increase for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on this month’s Chicago Injury Alert. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bbg-june-2015-auto-defects.mp3Podcast: Play in…

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NHTSA nominee wants to make better use of data

February 25, 2015

In a Senate committee hearing, Mark Rosekind, President Obama’s choice to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), said that the agency needs greater resources to keep up with consumer complaints and better tools to…

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NHTSA demands nationwide recall of Takata airbags

February 21, 2015

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has directed Japanese airbag supplier Takata Corp and five car manufacturers to expand a regional recall of airbags. The agency has also said that the company needs to be…

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