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Enhanced Transparency for Vehicle Safety Data and Incidents

New regulations increase the amount and accessibility of information on vehicle incidents and defects that manufacturers must report. This will give citizens easier access to vehicle safety data, helping them make informed purchasing decisions and improving road safety.
Key points
Vehicle manufacturers, including those of autonomous vehicles, must report more details on incidents involving serious injuries or fatalities, including police reports and assessments of incident causes.
Most reported vehicle safety information will be publicly available in an easily searchable database, making it simpler for consumers to check defect histories.
Public vehicle safety databases will be improved for better functionality and ease of use, with enhanced search and download capabilities.
Information on vehicle safety inspections and investigations will be promptly made public online.
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Additional Information
Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2021
Print number: S 1407
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-04-28