
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways.
Through enforcing vehicle performance standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
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NHTSA provides grants to state governments so states can conduct effective highway safety programs.
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See all news itemsNHTSA Approves More Than $800M for States to Make Roads Safer
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Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 21-27
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Join the dedicated teamDedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety, NHTSA works daily to help prevent crashes and their attendant costs, both human and financial. The agency strives to exceed the expectations of the American public through its core values of Integrity, Service, and Leadership.
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