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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.

Spot a car on the roadside with flashing lights? ⚠️ Slow Down and Move Over! It's not just for emergency vehicles.*Check...
10/16/2026

Spot a car on the roadside with flashing lights? ⚠️ Slow Down and Move Over! It's not just for emergency vehicles.

*Check your state's specific Move Over laws.

Saturday is National Move Over Day. 🚓🚒🛻First responders, tow operators and highway workers put their lives on the line e...
10/16/2026

Saturday is National Move Over Day. 🚓🚒🛻

First responders, tow operators and highway workers put their lives on the line every day to protect ours. Give them the space they need to go home safe.

When you see flashing lights on the side of the road, remember: Slow Down, Move Over

The posted speed limit tells you the maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions — clear skies, dry pavement and daylig...
10/15/2026

The posted speed limit tells you the maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions — clear skies, dry pavement and daylight. ☀️🚗

When conditions drop below ideal, your speed should drop, too. ⤵️

Leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping — is your grip slipping, too? 🍁Wet leaves, morning frost and slick road...
10/15/2026

Leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping — is your grip slipping, too? 🍁

Wet leaves, morning frost and slick roads can make fall driving challenging. Wore tire tread can reduce traction and increase stopping distances on wet roads.

Check these 3 things before hitting the road. ⤵️🛞

Darkness drastically cuts reaction time. 👁️🌙When the sun goes down, visibility drops — and risk spikes. Whether you're b...
10/14/2026

Darkness drastically cuts reaction time. 👁️🌙

When the sun goes down, visibility drops — and risk spikes. Whether you're behind the wheel or on foot, stay alert from curb to curb.

Changing seasons can mean changing driving conditions. 🍂🛣️Keep sunglasses handy to help with sun glare and keep your foc...
10/14/2026

Changing seasons can mean changing driving conditions. 🍂🛣️

Keep sunglasses handy to help with sun glare and keep your focus on the road.

It's time to refresh your emergency car kit! ⚠️🚗Swap out your layers, replenish your first aid kit and stock up on fresh...
10/13/2026

It's time to refresh your emergency car kit! ⚠️🚗

Swap out your layers, replenish your first aid kit and stock up on fresh batteries and water.

Pro-Tip: Don’t leave plastic water bottles in a scorching trunk for months — swap them out regularly for fresh ones, or grab a few shelf-stable water pouches instead. ⬇️

This Pedestrian Safety Month, remind yourself that shorter days and evening commutes require extra caution. ⚠️🚗 Drivers:...
10/13/2026

This Pedestrian Safety Month, remind yourself that shorter days and evening commutes require extra caution. ⚠️

🚗 Drivers: Slow down, especially at crosswalks and in hard-to-see conditions.
🚶 Pedestrians: Follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.

As Isaias approaches the coast, it's important for drivers to keep these safety tips in mind:⛈️ Watch the forecast🧰 Be p...
10/09/2026

As Isaias approaches the coast, it's important for drivers to keep these safety tips in mind:
⛈️ Watch the forecast
🧰 Be prepared with an emergency kit
⏪ Turn around, don't drown
🔋 Prepare for potential power outages

🚗 Stay home if you can: The safest place to drive during a severe storm is nowhere at all.

Practice, school runs, weekend games — the back seat gets busy this time of year! ⚽🎒Before you put the car in drive, mak...
10/08/2026

Practice, school runs, weekend games — the back seat gets busy this time of year! ⚽🎒

Before you put the car in drive, make sure everyone is buckled up. A properly fitted seat belt is your child's best defense on EVERY trip, no matter how short.

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