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Administrator Nicole Nason Launches 2008 Click It or Ticket Campaign

Click It or Ticket Nationwide enforcement, supported by $7.5 million national advertising campaign, focused on increasing teen seat belt use day and night. New data shows 4,842 teen passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes during 2006 (Press release) (Kickoff event photo gallery).


Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters Unveils Nationwide Youth Traffic Safety Campaign Competition

Rural Youth Traffic Safety Message CompetitionSecretary Peters announced that fewer people are injured in highway crashes every year but cautioned that there are still too many teen-related crashes. To help improve teen road safety, Peters unveiled a nationwide youth traffic safety campaign competition and announced $300,000 in seat belt grants. Read more.


15-Passenger Van Users Urged to Drive with Caution this Summer

15-Passenger Van Safety

Statistics show that 31 percent of fatal rollovers involving 15-passenger vans occur during the busy summer travel months. More information.

What's New, Latest Updates and Features on Our Site
feature arrow icon June 26: Statement by Administrator Nason on Adoption of Electronic Stability Control as a Global Technical Regulation
feature arrow icon July 4th Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign Planner Now Available
feature arrow icon April 22: New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed for 2011-2015 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
feature arrow icon Feb. 4: NHTSA Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Overview (PDF)
feature arrow icon Feb. 4: NHTSA Fiscal Year 2009 Budget in Brief
feature arrow icon Feb. 4: NHTSA Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Estimates (PDF)
feature arrow icon Jan. 18: NHTSA Releases 2007 NSUBS Results on Booster Seat, Child Restraint and Seat Belt Use
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