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April 24, 2013

U.S. asks car makers to limit driver distractions

  • NHTSA says 3,000 people were killed and more than 387,000 were hurt by distracted drivers, but the guidelines are voluntary for automakers.
    • By TOM KRISHER
    AP Auto Writer

    DETROIT — The government is asking automakers to put stronger limits on drivers' interaction with in-car touch screens in an effort to curb distracted driving.

    U.S. traffic safety regulators unveiled guidelines Tuesday that would restrict the amount of time it takes to perform both simple and complex functions on a car's entertainment and navigation systems.


     
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