NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 (crash reporting for automated driving and Level 2 systems)
Manufacturers and operators of vehicles with automated driving systems or Level 2 driver assistance must report crashes to the regulator within set deadlines, with later updates as facts emerge.
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Controls this rule maps to
Required by the text The rule's text requires a measure that is this control, or plainly includes it. Implied A binding rule whose purpose needs this control, but whose text does not name it. The Register's reading. Recommended A voluntary standard or guidance recommends it; nothing binds you to it. Proposed Appears in a proposed rule or proposed provision that is not yet in force.
| Control | Strength | Where in the rule, and why | Confidence | Missing or failed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting integrity C-V2 | Required by the text | the order exists to make incident reporting complete and timely; penalties attach to reporting failures (Cruise) | high | 1 case |
| Independent audit log C-V1 | Implied | a reportable crash needs a record independent of the driving stack to report from | medium | 1 case |
Cases that cite this rule
| Case | How the case cites it | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise 2023 | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | Ended in harm |
| Waymo construction zones 2026 | NHTSA Standing General Order | Stopped by the operator's control |
| Benavides v. Tesla 2025 | NHTSA Standing General Order (post-2021 reporting; not applicable to the 2019 crash) | Ended in harm |
| Tesla FSD reduced visibility | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | Ended in harm |