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The official account of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Our mission is to save lives and prevent injuries due to traffic crashes.

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Whether you're facing heat, heavy rain — or both — remember these tips to stay safe on the road. 🌡️⛈️⤵️

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A vehicle can quickly become deadly — especially for a child, whose body heats up 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's. ⤵️

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Before walking away from your car:
🛑 STOP
👀 LOOK
🔒 LOCK

An important reminder from @NHTSAgov in these warm summer months. The death of a child in a hot car is 100% preventable.

WATCH @SpectrumNews1TX ⬇️

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NEW: NHTSA is updating federal safety standards for vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems.

As AVs evolve, NHTSA is reimagining regulations for cars that will never be operated by humans — while keeping strict stopping distance and performance standards firmly in place.

More: https://t.co/7VwafzdB6c

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Trip planned ✔️
Bags packed ✔️
Oil change complete ✔️

More summer driving tips here: https://t.co/ZqZcRwgPdJ

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NHTSA was proud to join the vote for the world’s first Global Technical Regulation for Automated Driving Systems at the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. This model framework, which incorporates elements of @USDOT's AV Framework, will help streamline AV rules on a global scale and empower U.S. innovators to continue building the world's best cars right here in America. Under President Trump and Secretary Duffy, we are unleashing innovation across the auto industry. @UNECE https://t.co/pf7jKcJxyr

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Comprehensive testing is the foundation of vehicle safety. 🛠️🚗

NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison toured @GoMentumStation in Concord, CA—the nation’s largest secure facility for connected and automated vehicle testing.

Controlled environments like GoMentum allow researchers to safely evaluate advanced technologies before they hit public roads. Working together with industry innovators ensures we keep safety at the center of innovation. 💡

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It's orange cone season! With road construction projects in full swing, there's a greater chance for work zone fatalities.

Here's how to navigate them safely. ⤵️

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Think of this dashboard light as your car asking a simple question: "Are you ready for the unexpected?"

Buckle up. Every Trip. Every Time.

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Walking or riding this summer? 🚶‍♂️🚲

There is a RIGHT way and a WRONG way to share the road — and knowing which direction to face can save your life.

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Hey, YOU. 🫵

Before you choose your destination or put the car in drive, buckle up!

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Behind every safe highway is strong cooperation. 🤝 NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison visited the California Highway Patrol (@CHP_HQ) in Sacramento last week to discuss their top traffic enforcement priorities. By leveraging NHTSA grant funds, specialized training, and cutting-edge research, CHP continues to lead the way in saving lives on our roads. 🛣️✨

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The heart of summer is here! ☀️

When a child is left in a vehicle, their temperature can rise quickly — creating a dangerous situation. 🌡️🔥

Find critical child safety information: https://t.co/M2pr5SW3H2

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It's the first Monday of summer! 🏖️🕶️

Here's a handy to-do list this season. ⬇️

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All hot car deaths are preventable.

It takes less than a minute to build a life-saving routine:
🧸 Keep a stuffed animal in the front seat as a visual reminder
👜 Leave an important item in the back seat so you have to check
🔐 Keep your car locked at home so kids can’t crawl inside and get trapped

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At last week's Cannabis Regulators Association external stakeholders' meeting, NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison joined an expert panel focused on impaired driving risks associated with cannabis use. Administrator Morrison highlighted that drug-impaired driving remains a significant and growing concern in fatal crashes. In response, NHTSA is teaming up with law enforcement and stakeholders to strengthen road safety through:

📊 Data-driven enforcement and prosecution support
🧠 Targeted public education
🔬 Funding for impairment research and toxicology equipment

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Friendly reminder for the long weekend. ⤵️

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In honor of Father's Day weekend, we're giving all the dads out there permission to let those corny jokes ride — in the name of traffic safety, of course. 👔

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It's time to refresh your emergency car kit! ⚠️

Swap out heavier items for thinner layers, replenish your first aid kit and stock up on fresh batteries and water.

Pro-Tip: Don’t leave plastic water bottles in a scorching trunk for months — swap them out regularly for fresh ones, or grab a few shelf-stable water pouches instead. ⤵️