To require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of Event Data Recorders, or "black boxes" on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles.

H.R. 5305 would require car dealerships to provide a clear written disclosure to buyers if a new vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR), commonly known as a "black box." This disclosure must explain where the device is located, what data it collects, and notify the owner that the recorded information could be used in law enforcement proceedings.

For vehicles manufactured for the 2007 model year and beyond, the bill would mandate that manufacturers provide consumers with the ability to manually enable or disable these recording devices. Additionally, the legislation would task the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with studying the long-term impacts of this technology while authorizing the Federal Trade Commission to penalize companies that fail to comply with these transparency and control requirements.