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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NHTSA Proposes Seat Belt Warning System Expansion to Encourage Drivers and Passengers to Buckle Up

NHTSA Launches Labor Day ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign

Two-thirds of drunk driving crash fatalities involved a driver with a BAC of .15+ in 2021

August 15, 2023 Read More

USDOT Proposes Updated Fuel Economy Standards to Strengthen Energy Security, Save Americans Hundreds of Dollars at the Gas Pump

July 28, 2023 Read More

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Dedicated 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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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways.