Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10051

Introduced
10/25/24  

Caption

Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2024

Impact

Should the bill be enacted, its findings may lead to modifications in existing regulations and new recommendations designed to enhance traffic safety. The proposed study will not only analyze current data regarding traffic injuries but will also assess how various designs and functions of driver-controlled technologies contribute to unsafe driving conditions. By focusing on the prevalence of touch screen-based systems and their effects, the bill seeks to provide valuable insights that could ultimately inform future legislative and regulatory efforts aimed at reducing traffic-related casualties.

Summary

House Bill 10051, known as the Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2024, aims to address the significant issue of severe traffic injuries and fatalities associated with the effects of driver-controlled technology in motor vehicles. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to evaluate the impact of such technologies, including touch screen systems, on road safety. The legislation stems from growing concerns regarding the distraction caused by modern vehicle interfaces, particularly with an increasing number of pedestrian and cyclist injuries reported in recent years.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding the bill may involve the balance between fostering technological advancements in automotive design and ensuring public safety. Stakeholders may argue about the implications of regulating driver-controlled technology, considering that such innovations can improve driving convenience but may also pose serious risks when improperly utilized. Discussions in legislative circles could center on how to effectively mitigate these risks while allowing manufacturers some flexibility in developing safer and more user-friendly technologies for vehicles.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3360

Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2025

US HB6111

PHASE Act of 2023 Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness, and Safety Expansion Act of 2023

US HB7191

Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2024

US HB9408

Pedestrian Protection Act

US HB9722

CATCH Fentanyl Act Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act

US HB9650

Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2024

US HB9998

Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act

US HB10022

School Bus Safety Act of 2023

US HB9875

Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024

US HB2788

End DWI Act of 2025 End Driving While Intoxicated Act of 2025

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