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Make room! 🚴 When you pass a bicycle, give them three or more feet of space.* For more bicycle safety facts, visit NHTSA.gov/bicycles #BicycleSafety
*Be sure to check your State’s specific laws!
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🛑 Consumer Alert 🛑 Important Jeep “Park Outside” recall for fire risk | Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall has been remedied. nhtsa.gov/press-releases
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This morning in Washington, D.C., NHTSA Chief Counsel Ann Carlson kicked off NHTSA’s Click It or Ticket campaign with remarks about the importance of buckling up. #ClickItOrTicket ⤵️ Watch the recording 🎥: nhtsa.gov/events/click-i
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Today at 11 am ET: Join us for our Click It or Ticket kickoff event. You'll hear from NHTSA Chief Counsel Ann Carlson and representatives from , and . Register now: usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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Tomorrow at 11 am ET: Join us for our Click It or Ticket kickoff event. You'll hear from NHTSA Chief Counsel Ann Carlson and representatives from , and . Register now: usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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During National Police Week, we recognize the police officers who keep drivers safe on the roads, protect communities, and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. #PoliceWeek
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Tonight, 556 names of officers killed in the line of duty will be read aloud during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize them for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Tune in at 7:45 PM ET ➡️ youtube.com/live/2vVg8d532
#NationalPoliceWeek
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Don’t be fooled by a deal that’s too good to be true! Protect yourself by knowing the signs of odometer fraud: NHTSA.gov/odometerfraud #NationalOdometerDay
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Know the basics of pedestrian safety:
👁️ Look out for pedestrians everywhere.
⛈️ Use extra caution in hard-to-see conditions.
❌ Never drive distracted, drunk, or speed.
For more: NHTSA.gov/pedestrians
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As we prepare to #HonorTheFallen from 2022, please pause and commit to being safe yourself. Wear your seatbelt, wear your body armor, and watch your speed.
#PoliceWeek
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Mark your calendars for #PoliceWeek 2023, from May 9 to May 20! Join us in honoring our brave men and women in blue through events like the Candlelight Vigil.
Learn more: nleomf.org/memorial/progr
#LawEnforcement #ThinBlueLine
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An important message from our friends over at . It takes as little as 12” of water to sweep away a car. It’s never safe to walk or drive through flood waters! #TurnAroundDontDrown
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Record snowpacks in the western mountains of the US mean a HUGE amount of water stored as snow. When conditions are right for rapid snow melts, dangerous flooding from potentially life-threateningly cold water is possible.
weather.gov for the latest.
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DOT compliant looks good on you! To find your perfect helmet fit, visit: NHTSA.gov/motorcyclesafe #MotorcycleSafety
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As drivers age, monitor for changes in overall health — including vision. Learn how medical conditions can impact driving at NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers
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NHTSA info in Spanish, too! No arruines la celebración este #CincoDeMayo manejando bajo la influencia del alcohol. Designa a un conductor sobrio antes de que empiece la fiesta. Pide un taxi o usa viajes compartidos. Llega sano y salvo a casa. #ManejarEntonadoEsManejarBorracho
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Don’t ruin this #CincoDeMayo celebration by drinking and driving. Designate a driver before the party starts. Take a rideshare 🚗 or taxi 🚕. Get home safely. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.
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No! Try not! Do get a sober ride home. Lives, it will save. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving. #DriveSober #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #Yoda
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🛑 Consumer Alert 🛑 BMW announces “Do Not Drive” warning for 90K vehicles under a Takata recall, targeting older, most dangerous air bags. Owners of these vehicles should park them immediately and contact BMW for more information. nhtsa.gov/press-releases
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WOW! This serves as a scary reminder that speeding endangers everyone on the road! Slow down. Obey speed limits. Drive safely.
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Speeders crash nearly proves fatal for officer on traffic stop. bit.ly/3Vruz2P #FCPD
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Every good bicycle ride starts with a helmet and riding to school is no exception. Before their feet hit the pedals, remind them of the importance of wearing a helmet. Learn more: NHTSA.gov/bicyclesafety #BikeRollToSchoolDay
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There have already been two heatstroke-related deaths this year.
We urge you to:
❌Never leave a child in a car alone.
👁️ Always check the back seat.
🔒 Lock unattended vehicle doors.
#HeatstrokeKills
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It’s National Heatstroke Prevention Day! As we swing into warmer weather, we want to remind everyone that child safety is everyone’s business. If you see a child alone in a car, ACT. Learn more: NHTSA.gov/heatstroke #HeatstrokeKills
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This National Heatstroke Prevention Day we are joining in sharing the dangers of heatstroke and the deadly consequences of leaving children in hot cars. #DPSBlog #LookBeforeYouLock
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Don't forget! Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. It only takes a few minutes for the temperature inside a car to reach deadly levels. Always check the backseat and never leave children or pets unattended. Let's keep our loved ones safe! #LookBeforeYouLock
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Did you know that today is #NationalHeatstrokePreventionDay? According to NSC #InjuryFacts, in 2022, there were 33 child hot car deaths and on average 38 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. #ActFast #HeatstrokeKills
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May 1 is National #Heatstroke Prevention Day. In just 10 mins the temp inside a vehicle can reach deadly levels.
Prevent vehicular heatstroke & do your part to protect children, the elderly & pets.
🚗 Never leave them alone in a car
👁️ #LookBeforeYouLock
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Never leave a child alone in the car and always check the backseat when exiting your vehicle. It only takes minutes for the temperature inside a vehicle to reach deadly levels. #HeatstrokeKills #CheckForBaby
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Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. NHTSA reminds the public of the fatal danger of hot cars to children. nhtsa.gov/press-releases
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Listen as NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator, Sophie Shulman, speaks on the importance of keeping children safe, in and out of vehicles. #HeatstrokeKills
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. Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman emphasizes true toll of #DistractedDriving, safe systems approach, NCAP crash avoidance updates, equitable enforcement in keynote address. #Tech2EndDD
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