PRESS STATEMENT
Statement of Advocates’ President Cathy Chase on Q1 2025 Estimated Roadway Fatalities Released by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
PRESS STATEMENT
Statement of Advocates’ President Cathy Chase on Q1 2025 Estimated Roadway Fatalities Released by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
2025 ROADMAP TO SAFETY
“You never think it will happen to you. Until it does.”
Autonomous Vehicle Tenets: A “GPS” to Guarantee Public Safety
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:
Safety Progress — Swift & Comprehensive Implementation Needed
AZ: We applaud @GovernorHobbs for vetoing SB 1019 to continue use of speed & red light safety cameras. This proven technology saves lives. With speeding related traffic fatalities up 67% from 2014-2023, retaining safety cameras is essential.
CA: From 2014-2023 there were 852 fatalities & 779 fatal crashes in work zones in CA. The Senate can enhance work zone safety by passing AB 289 to extend use of speed safety cameras and protect roadway workers. Read our letter to the Transportation Cmte.: https://saferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AB-289-Support-Letter-Advocates.pdf
MA: Fatalities involving speeding increased 33% in a decade & speeding is a factor in 1/3 of all traffic fatalities. Automated enforcement is proven to reduce these tragedies & should be allowed & used in the Bay State. Read more on bills we support:
AZ: Speeding related fatalities increased 67% from 2014-2023. Speed & red light safety cameras are proven to save lives. We urge @GovernorHobbs to veto SB 1019 & preserve these vital safety tools. Read more:
AZ: We applaud @GovernorHobbs for vetoing SB 1019 to continue use of speed & red light safety cameras. This proven technology saves lives. With speeding related traffic fatalities up 67% from 2014-2023, retaining safety cameras is essential.
CA: From 2014-2023 there were 852 fatalities & 779 fatal crashes in work zones in CA. The Senate can enhance work zone safety by passing AB 289 to extend use of speed safety cameras and protect roadway workers. Read our letter to the Transportation Cmte.: https://saferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AB-289-Support-Letter-Advocates.pdf
MA: Fatalities involving speeding increased 33% in a decade & speeding is a factor in 1/3 of all traffic fatalities. Automated enforcement is proven to reduce these tragedies & should be allowed & used in the Bay State. Read more on bills we support:
AZ: Speeding related fatalities increased 67% from 2014-2023. Speed & red light safety cameras are proven to save lives. We urge @GovernorHobbs to veto SB 1019 & preserve these vital safety tools. Read more:
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Learn more about the lifesaving provisions in the U.S. House of Representatives Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2)
Learn more about the lifesaving provisions in the U.S. House of Representatives Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2)