NHTSA Probes Lane Warning Systems: How Well Do They Keep Drivers Safe?
Published Date: 4/9/2025
Notice
Summary
NHTSA is checking how well Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist systems help drivers stay safe on the road. They’re collecting new info and made a small change after hearing from the public. This affects drivers and car makers, with no extra costs, and the review is moving forward now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NHTSA launches ADAS study affecting drivers
NHTSA will submit a new Information Collection Request titled "Examining the Effectiveness of Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Improving Driver Response." The notice says this collection affects drivers and car makers, that it follows a 60-day comment period published September 3, 2024 (one comment received), and that there will be no extra costs to respondents.
Public comment added one data point to form
During the 60-day comment period (published September 3, 2024) NHTSA received one comment recommending an additional data point; NHTSA agreed and incorporated that change into the respective form for the ADAS effectiveness study. The document states the change has been made and the ICR will be submitted to OMB for review and approval.
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