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Rule2026-09849

Event Data Recorders

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Published
May 18, 2026
Effective
June 17, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Abstract

This final rule amends NHTSA's regulation governing Event Data Recorders (EDR or EDRs) to delay the implementation schedule for expanded pre-crash data capture requirements. In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published on December 18, 2024, the agency is adopting a four-year phase-in compliance schedule that begins September 1, 2028. This action ensures the increased pre-crash data capture requirements are integrated into the vehicle fleet in a manner that aligns with manufacturer production cycles and technical feasibility.

Indexed from Federal Register on May 18, 2026.

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