National Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring the safety of vehicles and road users. It develops and enforces vehicle performance standards, investigates safety defects, and promotes vehicle safety programs. NHTSA works to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities through research, regulations, and public awareness campaigns. It also gathers and analyzes traffic safety data to inform policy decisions, aiming to create safer roads and vehicles for everyone.