Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Briefing Room

In This Section

Hyundai Agrees to Pay $17.35 Million Fine in Brake Defect Case

Automaker Failed to Report Defect in a Timely Manner

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Hyundai has agreed to pay a $17.35 million civil penalty and comply with NHTSA oversight requirements outlined in a...

News Digest DOT 77-14

DOT finalizes approval of IATA Resolution 787.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a proposal for the development of a new data transmission standard for the airline industry.  The proposal would help modernize the marketing and sale of airline products by...