Highway Safety Act

The Highway Safety Act, enacted in 1972, is a federal law aimed at improving road safety across the United States. It establishes standards and guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining highways to reduce accidents and fatalities. The act supports states through funding and resources to implement safety measures like better signage, traffic signals, and safe road designs. Its goal is to create safer roads for all users by ensuring consistency in safety practices nationwide and encouraging states to adopt effective safety programs.