Government Driving Info at DrivingLinks.com • Government Transportation Agencies

Though much of the traffic laws are decided at the state level by your state DMV, there are several driving related laws and procedures the federal government creates and enforces. Items such as interstates, bridges, border policies, hazardous material regulations and whatnot are regulated in part by the national Department of Transportation, or more simply the DOT.

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Government Transportation Agencies

So just what does the Department of Transportation (DOT) do? Well, the official Department of Transportation (DOT) mission is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future." There are several government agencies and government offices dedicated to making all things related to travel as safe and smooth as possible. Here are the main government driving agencies, DOT and otherwise:

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

RITA - Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Surface Transportation Board (STB)

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

State DOT and DMV Links

Looking for your state specific DOT of DMV site? Simply look below and your will be taken to your state's offical DMV or DOT website: