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NHTSA Seeks OMB Approval for Study on Smartphone Integration Safety in Vehicles
WHY IT MATTERS
The research will help shape future regulations on in‑vehicle smartphone integration and driver distraction, informing safety standards for emerging vehicle technologies.
What happened
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR focuses on research into safety‑related aspects of interactions with portable electronic device integration systems that allow drivers to access smartphone applications through a vehicle’s built‑in display.
A Federal Register Notice was published on March 6, 2026, inviting public comment for a 60‑day period.
NHTSA received two comments and made no changes to the design of the information collection.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Distraction: Personal Electronic Device
NHTSA via the Federal Register · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · U.S. federal government publication; source-specific terms apply