MEDIA ALERT
Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on 2024 Early Estimates of Traffic Fatalities Released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
MEDIA ALERT
Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on 2024 Early Estimates of Traffic Fatalities Released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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NV: Traffic fatalities are up 34% since 2014 and speeding is a major factor. Work zones are particularly dangerous with 47 deaths between 2017-2021. We urge passage of AB 402 to permit speed safety cameras in work zones and save lives. Read more:
All states should require use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) by convicted driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenders. Thank you @RepMann & @RepChrisPappas for your bipartisan leadership to close gaps in state IID laws. We urge Congress to pass the End DWI Act.
The United States loses an average of 37 Americans each day to intoxicated driving. By requiring intoxicated driving offenders to use an ignition interlock device for six months after their first offense, we reduce the likelihood of individuals becoming repeat offenders.
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NC: Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children in the U.S. HB 368 will update the child passenger safety law to better protect them in case of a crash. Read our letter of support & recommendations:
MT: 49 states have laws on the books that ban texting & driving. Lawmakers in Big Sky Country should pass 359 to prohibit drivers’ handheld use of electronic devices and texting while driving. Read more:
NV: Traffic fatalities are up 34% since 2014 and speeding is a major factor. Work zones are particularly dangerous with 47 deaths between 2017-2021. We urge passage of AB 402 to permit speed safety cameras in work zones and save lives. Read more:
All states should require use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) by convicted driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenders. Thank you @RepMann & @RepChrisPappas for your bipartisan leadership to close gaps in state IID laws. We urge Congress to pass the End DWI Act.
The United States loses an average of 37 Americans each day to intoxicated driving. By requiring intoxicated driving offenders to use an ignition interlock device for six months after their first offense, we reduce the likelihood of individuals becoming repeat offenders.
I…
NC: Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children in the U.S. HB 368 will update the child passenger safety law to better protect them in case of a crash. Read our letter of support & recommendations:
MT: 49 states have laws on the books that ban texting & driving. Lawmakers in Big Sky Country should pass 359 to prohibit drivers’ handheld use of electronic devices and texting while driving. 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)