NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines — Phase 2 (Portable/Aftermarket)

Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for Portable and Aftermarket Devices

Issuing bodyNHTSA
CommitteesUS DOT / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
First issued2016
Latest revision2016
Statusactive
Categoryfederal
Topicsmobile_phones, nav_systems, visual, visual_manual
Referencehttps://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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