NHTSA

NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, part of the Department of Transportation. It describes its mission as "Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce road traffic crashes."

History

In 1970, the Congress established NHTSA to carry out safety programs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act. Since then, the agency has evolved and grown with the times to better serve its mission.

Responsibilities

NHTSA is responsible for ensuring the safety of motor vehicles and road users in the United States. This includes setting and enforcing vehicle performance standards and regulations, as well as providing educational materials to help prevent road traffic incidents.

Programs

NHTSA runs several programs to promote road safety, including:

• The Vehicle Safety Program, which sets and enforces safety performance standards for motor vehicles.
• The Roadway Safety Program, which provides guidance and resources to local highway safety offices.
• The Behavioral Safety Program, which focuses on driver behavior and decision-making.

Criticism

NHTSA has faced criticism over the years for various issues, including its handling of vehicle recalls and its approach to regulating self-driving cars.

See also

• Department of Transportation
• National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• Highway Safety Act

External links

• Official website

NHTSA Resources
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