NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines — Phase 2 (Portable/Aftermarket)
Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for Portable and Aftermarket Devices
| Issuing body | NHTSA |
|---|---|
| Committees | US DOT / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
| First issued | 2016 |
| Latest revision | 2016 |
| Status | active |
| Category | federal |
| Topics | mobile_phones, nav_systems, visual, visual_manual |
| Reference | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/05/2016-29051/visual-manual-nhtsa-driver-distraction-guidelines-for-portable-and-aftermarket-devices |
Scope
Phase 2 non-binding, voluntary guidelines providing a visual-manual interface safety framework for portable and aftermarket electronic devices (e.g., smartphones, navigation devices). Encourages pairing and a Driver Mode to limit eyes-off-road time while preserving full functionality when not driving.
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