National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] Law and Legal Definition
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) is an executive branch of the U.S government. The NHTSA works as a part of the department of transportation. The mission of the NHTSA is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle related crashes. It also enforces safety, theft resistance, and fuel economy standards for motor vehicles.
The NHTSA:
1. Investigates safety defects in motor vehicles;
2. Sets and enforces fuel economy standards;
3. Helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers;
4. Promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats and air bags;
5. Investigates odometer fraud;
6. Establishes and enforces vehicle anti-theft regulations;
7. Provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics;
8. Conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety;
9. License vehicle manufacturers and importers; and
10. Permits or restricts the import of vehicles and safety- regulated vehicle parts.
Legal Definition list
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA]
- National Highway System Designation Act
- National Highway Institute
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- National Health Service Corps Program
- National Historic Preservation Act
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center [NHTRC]
- National Imagery and Mapping Agency
- National Incident Management System [NIMS]
- National Incident-Based Reporting System
- National Indian Child Welfare Association
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- Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
- Administration Bill
- Administration Cum Testamento Annexo
- Administration De Bonis Non
- Administration De Bonis Non Cum Testamento Annexo
