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August 15, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

Every year, NHTSA promotes and celebrates Pedestrian Safety Month in October. Learn more about what you can do in your community to promote pedestrian safety.

Article by Andrea Chacon / events, nhtsa, outreach, pedestrian safety

July 29, 2022

Halloween Impaired Driving Focus

Remember, buzzed driving is drunk driving. Celebrate Halloween responsibly!

Article by Andrea Chacon / impaired driving, nhtsa

May 17, 2019

8 Safe Driving Tips for the Summer that Everyone Needs to Know

“Prevention and planning may take a little time up front but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway crash—later.” For most of […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Distraction, Impaired, News, Nighttime Drowsy, Seat Belts, Speed / car safety, nhtsa

February 10, 2019

Distraction Medley, more than just cell-phones

By Maddie Graham We know all of you have been harped about texting and driving as much as your mom tells you to wash the dishes. It’s everywhere: on billboards, […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / Distraction, News / distracted driving, distracted driving awareness, driving while texting, eating, nhtsa Leave a Comment

July 21, 2016

Recalls and Responsibility, R You Safe?

VIN recalls website

2014 was a record year for car recalls, with 64 million vehicles involved, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It appears that 2016 may be another record […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / car, car care, nhtsa, recall, safety, vehilces, VIN 2 Comments

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