Laws and Regulations
As a Federal agency, NHTSA regulates the safety of motor vehicles and related equipment.
Statutes
NHTSA administers statutory authority under title 49 of the United States Code, Chapters 301, 303, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329 and 331.
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Motor Vehicle Safety
Chapter 301
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National Driver Register
Chapter 303
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General
Chapter 321
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Consumer Information
Chapter 323
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Bumper Standards
Chapter 325
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Odometers
Chapter 327
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Automobile Fuel Economy
Chapter 329
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Theft Prevention
Chapter 331
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to implement laws from Congress. FMVSSs can be found in title 49, part 571, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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FMVSS
Title 49, Part 571, Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations
NHTSA sets vehicle safety regulations, which can be found in title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and highway safety regulations, which can be found in title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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Vehicle Safety
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations
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Highway Safety
Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations
Other Authorities
Programs, Guidance & Reports
NHTSA in the Federal Register
View notices, proposed rules and final rules NHTSA administers. Also respond to requests for comment.