NHTSA Considers Regulations for Brake-Throttle Override in Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently proposed new regulations that would make it easier to stop a “runaway” vehicle when the accelerator is stuck in place. The regulations would require all vehicles to be equipped with a “brake-throttle override” system.

The NHTSA is considering the regulations after several incidents in which stuck accelerators led to severe injury or a wrongful death. The most well-known of these were the problems in several Toyota vehicles in recent years, in which accelerator pedals would get stuck under floor mats or under the carpet layer on the floor. While some drivers were able to slow their runaway vehicles with the emergency brake, at least one driver could not stop the car, leading to multiple lost lives.
Defective car parts or bad repairs can cause serious car crashes that leave drivers, passengers, or others with disabling injuries or even take lives. At Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S., our dedicated Bellevue injury attorneys have helped many families secure the compensation they deserve after a serious accident. To learn more, call us today at (888) 228-3860 for a free and confidential telephone consultation.
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