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Safety & Security
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?
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