VISION
Nevada highways will be noted as among the safest in the Nation when comparing its fatalities and injuries per vehicular miles driven with all other states.

MISSION
Prepare and administer an annual comprehensive Highway Safety Plan that will reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes on Nevada public roadways. The plan will support and/or implement innovative traffic safety projects at both the state and local level. The focus will be on reducing the contributing factors associated with traffic crashes through selective enforcement countermeasures developed from extensive problem identification, close cooperation with highway safety engineers, and well-planned public awareness and education programs aimed at all roadway users.

PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS

• Impaired Driving Program
• Occupant Protection (Seat Belts, and Car Seats for infants, toddlers, kids)
• Emergency Medical Services
• Motorcycle Safety
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
• Speed Control
• Police Traffic Services
• Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
• Committee for Testing for Intoxication
• Traffic Records Committee (click here for NCATS DB requirements for current RFI-RFP)

Contact Us:  tsafety@dps.state.nv.us
                    775.684.7470