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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.
09/15/2026
Every time you clock in behind the wheel, remember that your attitude plays a big role in shaping your driving behaviors. ⤵️
09/14/2026
Keep you and your fellow drivers SAFE! ✔️✔️
Slow Down, Move Over and give them the space they need.
*Move Over laws vary. Check your state's specific laws.
09/14/2026
More than 9,700 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts in 2024.
Buckling up only takes a second — and it could save your life!
09/11/2026
Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives on this day 25 years ago. September 11, 2001 is a day we must never forget.
Today we remember their sacrifices. We also honor the courage of the first responders, transportation workers, and all of those who answered the call of duty that day to serve the country.
Their bravery will never be forgotten. They are the patriots who make America the greatest country in the world.
09/10/2026
Before you roll into fall, give your bike a quick ABC check:
✔️ Air
✔️ Brakes
✔️ Chains
And always wear a properly fitted helmet. 🚲🍂
Drivers — stay alert for bicyclists!
09/10/2026
Siren in the distance? Lights in your rearview mirror?
Knowing how to safely yield helps emergency responders get where they need to go. If an emergency vehicle is approaching, stay alert, safely move out of its path and follow your state's laws.
🚨 When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, move into a non-adjacent lane or slow down if you can't safely change lanes. Move Over laws are in all 50 states!
09/09/2026
Drivers — stay alert and watch for students.
Parents — teach kids to follow basic safety rules while walking or riding to school.
09/09/2026
Debris in your lane? 🪨 Spot a sudden road hazard? ⚠️
In an emergency, braking and steering smoothly can help you maintain control. If your vehicle has ABS, press and hold the brake pedal firmly — don't pump the brakes — and use controlled steering if you need to avoid a hazard.
Here's what to know. ⬇️
09/08/2026
In every state, it's illegal to pass a school bus while the stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing. 🚍🚫
09/08/2026
With Labor Day weekend behind us, school routines are in full swing across the nation. 🚌🚏
Drivers — remember to:
👁️ Stay alert.
🛑 Stop for school buses.
↔️ Give students plenty of space as they get on and off the bus.
A single moment of distraction can have devastating consequences. Stay alert and protect our students!
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