NHTSA: Check Tires During Hot Weather

Drivers should check their vehicle's tire pressure and tread-wear, especially during hot weather months, according to a Public Service Announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "Checking tires is particularly critical during the summer when roads are hot and families are putting a lot of miles on their cars with their vacation plans," says NHTSA Administrator Nicole Nason.

• View the NHTSA Public Service Announcement
• NHTSA Press Release
• Tire Safety: Everything Rides On It (NHTSA) [PDF file]
• Safety Search: Vehicles, Tires, and Equipment (FindLaw)
• Motor Vehicle Accidents (FindLaw)