Last week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Morrison to serve as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Morrison is the first Senate-confirmed leader of the agency since 2022. This confirmation comes at a pivotal moment for transportation safety. NHTSA is responsible for overseeing dozens of open investigations into potential defects in cars […]
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This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the reformation of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). This comes a little over a month after board members received letters terminating their place on the MAC. While the designated membership categories for the Council remain the same as prescribed in federal law, the DOT has required
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Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching three new rulemakings to modernize the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). According to Secretary Duffy, these changes are designed to “eliminate redundant requirements and bring us closer to
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As summer draws to a close, Congress has returned to Washington, D.C., following its traditional August recess. Lawmakers now face a packed schedule with several critical items still on the agenda before the end of the year. One top priority will be enacting funding levels for the Department of Transportation (DOT) for Fiscal Year 2026.
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August 27, 2025 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to release the name of the 2025 class of Inductees to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame (MRF HOF). This will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Minds conference September 25-28, Shreveport, Louisiana. This year’s MRF HOF Class of 2025
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This afternoon, Jay Jackson, Motorcycle Riders Foundation Vice President and appointee to the U.S. Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC), was notified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that his appointment has been terminated. We are shocked and disappointed by this decision and are still gathering information. It appears the other appointees have received similar
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California Challenges Tesla on Automated driving The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a temporary suspension of Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses, accusing the company of misleading consumers by marketing its driver-assist systems (“Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving”) as capable of full autonomy. In reality, they remain Level 2 systems, requiring constant human oversight.
For Stronger Rider Data Collection In Federal Crash-Avoidance Survey The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that its recommendations have been incorporated into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest survey on motorcycle crash avoidance technology. The modifications, published in the Federal Register (Docket No. 2025‑07448), enhance the survey’s ability to capture
The recently passed H.R. 1 legislation signed by the President includes a provision that will directly benefit those who purchase new motorcycles made or assembled in the United States. Interest paid on loans for qualifying new motorcycle purchases will now be tax-deductible. Here are some important points to note. The deduction has a cap of
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July 2, 2025 – Austin, TX In late June 2025, Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, deploying vehicles equipped with Full Self‑Driving software but with human safety monitors on board. Several concerning incidents have already been reported. Videos document robotaxis entering left‑turn lanes but proceeding straight, other robotaxis crossing double‑yellow lines and even
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