NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting: March 2026
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Notice
Summary
On March 10, 2026, NHTSA is hosting a live meeting in Washington, DC, to talk about the future of self-driving cars. They want input from car makers, safety experts, and the public to help shape new safety rules and guidance. If you’re interested, register by March 5 and share your thoughts by April 10—this could impact how automated vehicles roll out safely in the U.S.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Meeting is in-person only — no livestream
The Automated Vehicle Safety meeting is in-person at DOT Headquarters on March 10, 2026, and the event will not be live streamed. If you want to attend, you must register by March 5, 2026 and be able to travel to 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC.
Public comment period open until April 10
The public docket for the meeting will remain open for 30 days after March 10, 2026, meaning you may submit comments until April 10, 2026 via regulations.gov, mail, hand delivery, or fax. This gives the public and stakeholders a formal chance to provide input on automated driving system topics and potential guidance.
Accessibility accommodations available by March 2
NHTSA commits to providing equal access to the event and asks that accommodation requests be sent to the specified email by March 2, 2026. If you need an accommodation to attend the in-person meeting, you should request it by that date.
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