NHTSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NHTSA stands for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Sets federal vehicle safety standards, oversees recalls, investigates defects, runs the 5-Star crash-test ratings and collects national traffic fatality data. The DOT agency also administers fuel economy (CAFE) standards and is led by an Administrator.
Example: Check the NHTSA recall database with your VIN before buying a used car.
Usage notes
The Highway Safety Act of 1970 established it, building on the 1966 vehicle safety laws passed after Ralph Nader's book Unsafe at Any Speed. Its Fatality Analysis Reporting System counts every fatal crash on public roads. The abbreviation is usually pronounced "NITS-uh".
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