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**Safety - General**
Subject	Description
DOT Safety Information and Publications	Where can I find DOT Safety publications online?
Effect of Terrorism on Transportation	How have the events of 9/11 -- and terrorism in general -- affected transportation in the United States
News about Transportation Security	Where can I find latest news from the TSA?
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)	How can I contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

**Safety - Vehicles**
Subject	Description
Auto Accident Statistics	Where can I find national and state motor vehicle crash data?
Auto Air Bag	How do I switch my air bag off?
Auto Safety Hotline	How do I report a vehicle safety problem?
Auto Safety Info & Studies	How do I contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)?
Child Passenger Safety	Where can I find child passenger safety information and laws for my state?
DOT Vehicle Regulations	Where can I find information about DOT regulations for vehicles and parts?
Motor Carrier Status	Where can I look up a motor carrier’s status?
Moving Company Information	What do I need to know about moving & moving companies?
Rollover Ratings & Crash Test Results	Where do I find rollover ratings for new cars?
Tire Quality Grading System	What can tire codes tell me about treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance?
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	Can I look up a VIN number online?
Vehicle Import	Where can I find information about importing my vehicle into the U.S?
Vehicles Safety Problems and Issues	How do I look up safety problems and issues (including recalls)?
USDOT Numbers	Where can I find information about an USDOT Number?

**Safety - Aviation**
Subject	Description
Aircraft Certification	Where can I find aircraft and ownership information?
Airmen Certification	How do I replace, update, or get a copy of my pilot certificate?
Airport Security Jobs	How do I apply for an airport security job?
Air Security Concern	How can I send a comment or suggestion about air security?
Air Travel Tips	Where can I find carry-on bag limits, screening and gate procedures, and a listing of prohibited and permitted items?
Animal Protection	Who enforces the Federal Animal Welfare Act?
Aviation Safety - general	How can I access aviation safety data?
Aviation Security Functions	How can I find out whether an aviation security function is handled by the TSA or by the FAA?
Aviation - specific accidents	Where do I go to find out about a specific aviation accident?
Aviation - Transportation Security Act	Where can I find information about the Aviation and Transportation Security Act passed by Congress in 2001?
Federal Air Marshal (FAM) Program	Where can I find out about Federal Air Marshal recruitment?
Passengers with Disabilities	How do air security measures effect passengers with disabilities?
Pilot - Study Materials	How do I become a pilot? (study materials and tips)
TSA Security Fees	Where can I find information about the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees imposed by the Transportation Security Administration?

**Safety - Boating**
Subject	Description
Boating Safety	Where do I find Boating Safety Information?
Cruise Ship Consumer Fact Sheet	How are cruise ships regulated by U.S. agencies?

**Safety - Hazardous Materials**
Subject	Description
Hazardous Materials Information Center	How do I contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center?
Hazmat Safety Alert	What safety precautions should shippers of high-hazard materials consider?
Limitation on Hazardous Materials commercial driver's licenses CDLs	Where can I find information on restrictions on hazardous materials commercial driver's licenses?
Proposed Legislation to Increase Hazardous Materials Safety	Where do I find Federal Hazmat Transportation Law and proposed legislation?

**Safety - Other**
Subject	Description
Office of Pipeline Safety	Where can I find pipeline safety regulations and statistics?
Port Security	Where do I find U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) information about port security?

If the FAQs above did not lead you to the answer to your question:

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