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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

06/12/2026

When your car fogs up in the winter, you blast the defroster. But doing that on a hot, humid summer morning will turn your windshield into a solid cloud. 🌫️

Here's the trick for when the fog is on the OUTSIDE of your car. πŸ‘‡

06/11/2026

More people are on the roads! β˜€οΈπŸŒ‘οΈ

Drivers β€” watch out for walkers, runners, bicyclists, and everything in between.

Pedestrians β€” follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.

06/11/2026

With more people out on two wheels, road safety is a shared responsibility.

If you’re driving:
πŸš— Check your blind spots
πŸš— Give them space
πŸš— Slow down

If you’re riding:
🚴 Wear high-vis clothing
🚴 Signal your turns
🚴 Follow the rules of the road

06/10/2026

Several states are bracing for severe weather β€” including flood watches. β›ˆοΈβš οΈ

When you're behind the wheel, remember:
πŸ”΅ Drive slowly
πŸ”΅ Increase your following distance
πŸ”΅ Turn Around, Don't Drown!

06/10/2026

Extreme heat is sweeping over parts of the country in the coming days.

The inside of a car can reach deadly temperatures in minutes. Keep kids safe β€” NEVER leave them alone in a vehicle. πŸ‘ΆπŸŒ‘οΈ

06/09/2026

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week! 🌑️πŸ₯΅

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air. ‡️

And remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle β€” not even for a second.

06/09/2026

It's Ride to Work Day! πŸοΈπŸŽ’

Whether you're riding to work or just for fun, safety comes first:
βœ”οΈ Wear your helmet
βœ”οΈ Don't speed
βœ”οΈ Ride responsibly
βœ”οΈ Drive sober

Drivers β€” give them room and check your blind spots!

More: NHTSA.gov/motorcycle-safety/ride-work-day

06/08/2026

It’s National Trailer Safety Week! πŸ›»πŸ›₯️ Handling a heavy load changes everything about how your vehicle drives.

Don't hit the road without checking these 4 rules:
πŸ’ͺ Ensure your vehicle can safely handle the trailer's max weight
βš–οΈ Load the front half heavier to prevent dangerous trailer sway
πŸͺ’ Use heavy-duty straps so cargo can't shift
πŸ”— Cross safety chains in case of hitch failure

06/08/2026

Drivers & Passengers + Seat Belts = Best Friends Forever πŸ’™

06/05/2026

Happy Friday!

Let's make SAFE decisions behind the wheel this weekend:
🟑 Buckle up
🟑 Follow the speed limit
🟑 Don't drive distracted
🟑 Drive sober

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