Join NHTSA's Chat on Self-Driving Cars and Safety Research This Fall
Published Date: 9/19/2025
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NHTSA is hosting a public meeting on October 21-22, 2025, to share the latest on vehicle and driver safety research. If you’re into car tech or safety, this is your chance to learn and ask questions. Plus, there’s a special workshop on self-driving cars right after, helping shape the future of automated driving.
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