NHTSA

NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. S.

Department of Transportation, was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970, as the successor to the National Highway Safety Bureau, to carry out safety programs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The Vehicle Safety Act has subsequently been recodified under Title 49 of the U. Code in Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety. NHTSA also

carries out consumer programs established by the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act of 1972, which has been recodified in various Chapters under Title 49.

Swapping 4 wheels for 2 this Friday? 🚲🎒Make sure your Bike to Work Day is a safe one:🟡 ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check.🟡 ...
05/14/2026

Swapping 4 wheels for 2 this Friday? 🚲🎒

Make sure your Bike to Work Day is a safe one:
🟡 ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check.
🟡 Wear your helmet & bright colors.
🟡 Follow all traffic signs and signals.

Drivers — stay alert for more bicycles on the road!

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old❗Parents — with summer right around the corner, no...
05/14/2026

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old❗

Parents — with summer right around the corner, now's the time to make sure your teen is following the rules of the road:
🔴 Buckle up
⚫ Follow the speed limit
🔴 Limit passengers
⚫ Don't drive drowsy
🔴 Never drive impaired

Front seat. ✔️Back seat. ✔️EVERY seat. ✔️Buckle up. ✔️Click It or Ticket
05/13/2026

Front seat. ✔️
Back seat. ✔️
EVERY seat. ✔️
Buckle up. ✔️

Click It or Ticket

Speeding steals your reaction window. ⏱️Don't trade your safety for a few measly minutes. Arrive late if you have to — j...
05/13/2026

Speeding steals your reaction window. ⏱️

Don't trade your safety for a few measly minutes. Arrive late if you have to — just make sure you arrive.

This National Police Week, join us in sharing a huge THANK YOU to the officers dedicated to keeping our roads safe aroun...
05/12/2026

This National Police Week, join us in sharing a huge THANK YOU to the officers dedicated to keeping our roads safe around the clock.

Our mission to save lives is only possible because of your support! 💙

Millions of people are experiencing a pre-summer heat wave this week. 🌡️⬆️With summer around the corner, remind yourself...
05/12/2026

Millions of people are experiencing a pre-summer heat wave this week. 🌡️⬆️

With summer around the corner, remind yourself to NEVER leave your child alone in a vehicle — not even in mild conditions!

This week — and every week — we remind drivers to show their appreciation for first responders by slowing down or moving...
05/11/2026

This week — and every week — we remind drivers to show their appreciation for first responders by slowing down or moving over when they see flashing lights on the shoulder. 🚨

Let's keep our protectors safe!

This National Police Week, we’re honoring the men and women who help keep our roads safe. 🛡️Law enforcement is at the he...
05/11/2026

This National Police Week, we’re honoring the men and women who help keep our roads safe. 🛡️

Law enforcement is at the heart of our mission to save lives. We can't do it without you! 🚓💙

To the moms-to-be this Mother’s Day weekend: Your safety is their safety. 🤱✅The question isn’t IF you should wear a seat...
05/08/2026

To the moms-to-be this Mother’s Day weekend: Your safety is their safety. 🤱✅

The question isn’t IF you should wear a seat belt, but HOW. ⤵️

Give Mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day: Peace of mind. ✨🩷Click It or Ticket
05/08/2026

Give Mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day: Peace of mind. ✨🩷

Click It or Ticket

Our latest data show that motorcyclist fatalities have reached one of their highest levels since at least 1975.To stay s...
05/07/2026

Our latest data show that motorcyclist fatalities have reached one of their highest levels since at least 1975.

To stay safe:
⚫ Ride sober
⚫ Share the road
⚫ Make yourself visible
⚫ Use DOT-compliant helmets

Drivers — stay alert for motorcyclists and share the road!

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