National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)Learn about bicycle safety tips and rules of the road, from properly fitting your helmet to driving defensively and predictably. Find out what you can do to prevent bicycle injuries and deaths, and remember: A large percentage of crashes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other. NHTSA’s bicycle safety programs focus on the behaviors of bicyclists and motorists to reduce injuries and fatalities on our nation’s roadways.NHTSA is dedicated to promoting safe motorist and bicyclist behavior through education and enforcement efforts. They provide bicycle safety tips, educational material and other resources. They also conduct public awareness campaigns, such as National Bike Month, encouraging motorists to share the road with bicyclists.
