Working Towards Safer Wisconsin Roads
Safety Links and Recall Resources
Today we’re driving some of the safest cars ever made, (Buckle Seat belts, Air Bags, Anti-lock brakes, Traction control, Back-up cameras, etc.), yet crash fatalities remain the leading cause of death in the United States for persons 3-34 years of age. In an effort to save lives, many organizations work together to educate the public, train drivers, and do what they can to make our roads safer. In our effort to extend the education and awareness, we hope you find this information below useful.
Safety Links and Recall Resources
There are several places you can go to ensure that you’re driving, or purchasing a vehicle, which can withstand the impact of a crash.
- NHTSA has a 5-star safety rating system to compare the safety of motor vehicles.
- http://consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/index.htm Guide to Vehicle Safety Features
- http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Recalls+&+Defects Vehicle Recalls & Safety Defects.
- http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/YourRole/Drivers.aspx Driver safety education center.
Car Seats to Car Keys
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats How to find the best car seat.
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#registration?view=full register your car seat for recall alerts
- http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/teen-driving.aspx Teen Driving Education
Your car, seats and traveled roads are only part of the big picture. Each driver has an obligation and responsibility to drive safely and to remain watchful and proactive. Wisconsin weather and heavy travel due to the holidays, adds more risk and hazards. If you are injured due to the negligence of another driver, contact Action Law Offices for a free consultation. The personal injury attorneys begin working immediately to gather key information about the accident, evaluate the case, and explain the next steps.
Organizations Working for Safer Roadways
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Provides Federal, State, and local partners with the tools, resources, and information necessary to make sound safety investment decisions and works with the state of Wisconsin to develop Strategic Highway Safety Plans (SHSP).
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Works directly with law enforcement, local elected officials, transportation agencies, safety advocates, and the general public.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Works to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities through education, innovation, regulation, enforcement, and financial assistance.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develops, publishes, and enforces industry standards that improve the safety of passenger vehicles, and conducts research on developing behavior safety programs, and implements national campaigns to increase and improve the safe driving habits of the Nation’s drivers
- National Safety Council (NSC) Nonprofit organization with the mission to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
