Vehicle Safety
NHTSA promotes the safe use and manufacture of vehicle and vehicle equipment.
Car Seats and Booster Seats
Infant, convertible, or booster seat? Follow these steps to find the right car seat, install it correctly and keep your child safe.
Read More about Car Seats and Booster SeatsSeat Belts
Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, but people still risk driving without buckling up. Learn why seat belts are vital, and help us reduce preventable deaths.
Read More about Seat BeltsTires
Be TireWise, because the only thing between you and the road are your tires.
Read More about TiresAir Bags
Learn about the safety benefits of frontal and side air bags and the importance of using seat belts—your first line of defense.
Read More about Air BagsTakata Recall Spotlight
Read More about Takata Recall SpotlightDriver Assistance Technologies
Explore new and emerging driver assistance technologies capable of significantly reducing the number of fatal crashes involving human error.
Read More about Driver Assistance TechnologiesElectric and Hybrid Vehicles
Learn about the various types of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles on our roads.
Read More about Electric and Hybrid VehiclesAutomated Vehicles for Safety
Learn more about the continuing evolution of automotive technology that aims to deliver even greater safety benefits.
Read More about Automated Vehicles for SafetyVehicle Theft Prevention
Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. But what would happen if your vehicle suddenly disappeared?
Read More about Vehicle Theft PreventionOdometer Fraud
It’s a crime to alter a vehicle’s odometer. Find out what odometer fraud is, how to spot it, and who to contact if you think you’re a victim.
Read More about Odometer FraudAdapted Vehicles
Discover cost-saving tips on modifying or purchasing a vehicle that meets the needs of people with disabilities.
Read More about Adapted Vehicles15-Passenger Vans
Learn about the risks of 15-passenger vans and what you can do to prevent them.
Read More about 15-Passenger Vans