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CA: Advocates Urges Two Senate Committees to Strengthen Law to Curb Drunk Driving
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In letters to the California Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committees, Advocates is supporting provisions in Assembly Bill (AB) 1830 to strengthen the ignition interlock device (IID) law to curb drunk driving. AB 1830 makes permanent the IID pilot program…

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AZ: Governor Hobbs Should Veto Bill That Would Raise Crash Risk Among Teens
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Advocates has called on Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to veto House Bill (HB) 2003. This measure would reduce the minimum age for instruction permits by six months to 15 years old. In doing so, it will erode the graduated driver…

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AZ: Advocates Urges Governor Katie Hobbs to Sign Bill to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes
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In a letter to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Advocates has urged her to sign House Bill (HB) 2417 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. Use of ISA by individuals convicted of specified or repeat offenses would be required…

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Advocates Urges Senate Subcommittee to Advance Proven Solutions Ahead of Hearing
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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, Advocates has sent a letter urging the Subcommittee to advance proven solutions to improve safety on our Nation’s roads and…

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Media Statement on New Law Enacted Today in Maryland to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Maryland’s New Law Enacted Today to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes (Washington, D.C. | June 2, 2026) — Speeding…

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PA: Safety Groups Team Up to Back Bill in State Senate That Will Help Reduce Drunk Driving
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In the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee, Advocates has joined forces with other safety groups to support House Bill 1862 with the agreed-to amendment, a bill that reforms and streamlines the interlock licensing process in Pennsylvania. This bill, the product of…

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OH: Senate Bill 419 Will Erode Graduated Driver Licensing Law for Teens
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In the Ohio Senate General Government Committee, Advocates opposes Senate Bill (SB) 419. This measure will reduce the minimum driving age by six months to 15 years old. In doing so, it will erode the graduated driver licensing (GDL) law…

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MO: Gov. Kehoe Should Veto Increase in Speed Limit As Show-Me-State Experiences High Fatality Rate
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In Missouri, Advocates is urging Governor Mike Kehoe to veto Senate Bill (SB) 1408. This legislation would increase the maximum speed limit to 75 miles per hour (mph) on rural interstates and freeways, up from 70 mph, endangering state residents…

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IL: Gov. Pritzker Should Sign Bill Making Illinois a Leader in Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes
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Advocates has sent a letter to Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, urging him to sign into law, House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for repeat “super speeders.” Installation of an ISA device would prevent speeding…

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Media Release: As Record Memorial Day Road Travel and 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begin, Advocates Urges States to Enact Proven Safety Laws
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As Record Memorial Day Road Travel and 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begin, Advocates Urges States to Enact Proven Safety Laws (Washington, D.C. | May 20, 2026) – As millions of…

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Safety Scorecard for Amendments to Motor Vehicle Modernization Act
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  View a printable version here.

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Safety Scorecard on Amendments to Build America 250 Act
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View a printable version of the Scorecard here.

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Advocates Releases Group Letter to House Enercy and Commerce Committee on Motor Vehicle Modernization Act
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Dear Chair Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone: As the Committee on Energy and Commerce commences consideration of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, the undersigned urge this Committee to advance known solutions to reduce the death and injury toll…

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CO: Governor Polis Should Sign Anti-Drunk Driving Bill Into Law
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In a new letter, Advocates has urged Colorado Governor Jared Polis to sign into law House Bill (HB) 1242 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID). HB 1242 would require IID use by all convicted drunk driving offenders as a…

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Advocates Releases Scorecard of Motor Vehicle Modernization Act Prior to House Energy and Commerce Markup
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Advocates has released a Safety Scorecard prior to a markup scheduled in the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday, May 21, 2026. View the Scorecard here.

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Advocates and a Dozen Other Groups Share Concerns with Build America 250 Act in House
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Advocates has sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure signed by over 12 organizations that shared concerns about the BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act. The legislation…

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Advocates Releases Group Letter on Safety Priorities Ahead of House THUD Subcommittee Markup on DOT Budget
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Dear Chair Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Womack, and Ranking Member Clyburn: Thank you for holding tomorrow’s vital markup to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). Our organizations urge you to…

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CA: Assembly Members Should Vote Yes on Bill to Protect Public From Drunk Drivers
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Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) Save Lives – Expand Use of this Proven Technology Vote YES to Advance Assembly Bill (AB) 1830 The Issue: Traffic crashes are a deadly and costly threat to California families and visitors that require urgent attention…

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Advocates Releases Safety Scorecard Ahead of Build America 250 Act Markup
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Ahead of a markup on the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act) in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 21, 2026, Advocates has released the following Safety Scorecard: SAFETY SCORECARD…

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IL: Senate Can Make Roads Safer by Advancing Bill Aimed at Stopping Super Speeders
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In the Illinois State Senate, Advocates supports passage of House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for repeat “super speeders.” Installation of an ISA device would prevent the offender’s vehicle from speeding and is an…

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HI: Gov. Green Can Help Save Lives by Signing Bill That Will Reduce Speed-Related Crashes
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Advocates has sent a letter to Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) urging him to sign Senate Bill (SB) 3157, because Section 5 would expand the ability to use automated speed enforcement (ASE) at high-risk roadway locations in Honolulu County. In…

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NC: Provisions in House Bill Target Two of The Top Contributors to Crashes and Will Save Lives
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In North Carolina, Advocates supports provisions in House Bill (HB) 1199 to improve traffic safety. Specifically, we support establishing an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for “super speeders”, upgrading the ignition interlock device (IID) law to apply to all drunk…

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OH: House Bill Would Weaken Teen Driver Safety and Should Be Opposed
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Advocates has sent a letter to the Ohio House Transportation Committee to oppose House Bill (HB) 463. This measure will reduce the minimum driving age by six months to 15 years old and weaken supervised driving requirements for novice drivers.…

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MD: Gov. Moore Should Sign Legislation Aimed at Stopping Super Speeders
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Advocates and other safety groups have come together to urge Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) to sign HB 107 and SB 366 into law. These bills establish a statewide Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) pilot program that will help make Maryland’s…

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LA: House Committee Should Advance Bill Requiring All Convicted Drunk Drivers to Use Proven Tech
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In the Louisiana House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, Advocates supports advancing Senate Bill (SB) 278 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID) law. SB 278 would require IID use by all convicted drunk driving offenders on any…

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NY: Senate Transportation Committee Can Help Combat Drunk Driving Plague by Advancing New Bill
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In the New York State Senate Transportation Committee, Advocates supports advancing Senate Bill (S.) 2517/Assembly Bill (A.) 2703 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID) law to require IID use by convicted Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenders as a condition…

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CT: Advocates Supports Provisions in House Bill Aimed at Combating Scourge of Distracted Driving
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In the Connecticut Senate, Advocates supports provisions in House Bill (HB) 5464 to curb distracted driving. To meaningfully address the prevalence and dangers of distracted driving, visual, manual and cognitive distractions should be restricted for drivers. HB 5464 would update…

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IL: Senate Transportation Committee Has Opportunity to Make State a Leader in Reducing Speeding Related Fatalities
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In the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, Advocates is supporting advancement of House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for repeat “super speeders.” Installation of an ISA device would prevent the offender’s vehicle from speeding and…

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CA: Safety Groups Join Forces to Stop Super Speeders and Save Lives
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In the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, Advocates and other safety partners are supporting AB 2276 (Soria), the Stop Super Speeders Act, which establishes a five-year, seven county pilot program requiring certain reckless speeders to install active Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)…

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RI: House Judiciary Committee Should Advance Bill to Stop Super Speeders
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In the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee, Advocates and a coalition of safety partners support House Bill 8098, sponsored by Representative Julie Casimiro. Speeding is a public safety crisis. It contributed to more than 12,000 deaths nationwide in 2022, nearly…

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Advocates and 85 Organizations Endorse Bill Requiring AEB to Detect and Respond to Bicyclists and Motorcyclists
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) and 85 Organizations Endorse Bill Requiring Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Systems that Detect and Respond to Bicyclists and Motorcyclists (Washington, D.C. | April 15,…

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HI: Senators Should Vote YES on Bill That Creates Lifesaving Anti-Speeding Tech Program
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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) urges you to establish an intelligent speed assistance device (ISA) program. Vote YES on House Bill (HB) 2023! The Issue: Speeding is a major contributor to crashes in Hawaii. In 2024, speeding was…

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CA: Advocates and Safety Partners Urge Committee to Advance Super Speeders Bill
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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety joined safety partners to urge the Assembly Privacy & Consumer Protection Committee to advance AB 2276, the Stop Super Speeders Act, to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) pilot program. You can read the…

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MO: Legislature Should Take Opportunity to Reduce Speeding Deaths By Passing Bill on ISA Tech
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In the Missouri Legislature, Advocates and other safety partners are supporting HB 3317 (Gallick-R), the Super Speeder Accountability Act, which would establish a framework for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices in Missouri. The bill focuses on the problem of super…

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GA: Governor Kemp Should Veto Bill That May Curtail Use of Effective Safety Tech
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Advocates is urging Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to veto House Bill (HB) 651. The measure would require localities to hold referendums to utilize automated speed enforcement (ASE), which Georgia already limits to school zones. Enactment may curtail use of an…

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ME: Legislators Should Say Yes to Lifesaving Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program
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Speed safety cameras save lives – Allow use of this proven technology Vote YES to advance Legislative Document (LD) 1457 The Issue: Traffic crashes are a deadly and costly threat to Maine families that require urgent attention and action. In…

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New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for AVs, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks (Washington, D.C. | April 8, 2026) — As Congress debates the reauthorization of…

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OK: Bill to Encourage Teens to Get More Driving Experience Deserve Green Light by House Committee
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In the Oklahoma House Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight, Advocates supports Senate Bill (SB) 1687. This measure would increase the holding period for an intermediate class D license (intermediate license) by requiring novice teen drivers to attain age…

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IL: Bill to Crack Down on Super Speeders is Critical to Saving Lives
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In Illinois Advocates supports enactment of House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for specified “super speeders.” Installation of an ISA device would prevent the offender’s vehicle from speeding and is an alternative to license…

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VA: Advocates Urges Gov. Spanberger to Sign Bill To Help Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes
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Advocates is urging Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to sign House Bill (HB) 994 into law. This legislation expands, in northern Virginia, the ability to use speed safety cameras to “safety red zones” on roads with speed limits of 45 miles…

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LA: Pelican State Should Take Opportunity to Upgrade Drunk Driving Law
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Advocates and safety partners support swift passage of SB 278, which eliminates the ability to wait out the Ignition interlock period. While all states have passed Ignition Interlock (IID) laws, too many people still drive while impaired and cause crashes,…

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MN: Advocates and Safety Partners Support Study of ISA to Reduce Speeding and Reckless Driving
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Advocates joins safety partners in supporting Senate File 3691 (Johnson Stewart) as amended in Minnesota. The legislation would establish a study on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in reducing speeding and reckless driving in…

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CA: Enacting Super Speeders Program Will Save Lives in The Golden State
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In the California Assembly Public Safety Committee, Advocates is supporting enactment of Assembly Bill (AB) 2276 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) pilot program for specified “super speeders” convicted of excessive speeding, reckless driving or racing offenses. In 2024,…

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Media Statement on 2024 and 2025 Crash Data Released Today by NHTSA
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on 2024 Final and 2025 Early Estimates of Traffic Crash Fatality and Injury Data Released Today by the…

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VA: Gov. Spanberger Should Sign Bill to Modernize Research-Backed DUI Law
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In Virginia, Advocates and other safety partners are proud to support HB 561, to modernize DUI penalties, increase public safety, and recognize realities of life without a license. We urge Governor Spanberger to sign this lifesaving legislation into law. HB…

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RI: State Legislature Can Help Stop Super Speeders With Intelligent Speed Assistance Program
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Advocates has joined with other safety groups to support H. 8098 and S. 2942 in the Rhode Island Legislature. These bills give lawmakers a proven, targeted tool to stop the most dangerous drivers – a small group responsible for the…

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MO: Raising Speed Limits on Rural Interstates and Freeways Risks Increase in Speeding-Related Deaths
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Advocates has written to members of the House Transportation Committee in the Missouri General Assembly in opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 1408. This legislation would increase the speed limit to 75 miles per hour (mph) on rural interstates and freeways,…

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MD: Passing the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act is Vital
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Advocates wrote to the House Environment and Transportation Committee urging the committee to advance Senate Bill (SB) 487/House Bill (HB) 256, known as the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act, to enhance safety for vulnerable road users (VRUs). This legislation is…

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MD: Advocates Urges Support for Intelligent Speed Assistance to Curb Super Speeders
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Advocates wrote to the House Environment and Transportation Committee to urge the committee to advance Senate Bill (SB) 366 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) pilot program. Use of ISA by repeat offenders guilty of speeding, reckless driving and…

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LA: Upgrading Convicted Drunk Driver Program Will Reduce Recidivism
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In Louisiana, Advocates supports advancing Senate Bill (SB) 278 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID) law. SB 278 would require IID use by all convicted drunk driving offenders on any motor vehicle operated by the offender as a condition…

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IL: Bills to Expand Proven Technology Will Save Lives by Reducing Speeding
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Speed safety cameras save lives – Expand use of this proven technology Vote YES to advance House Bill (HB) 1389, HB 4281 and HB 4404 The Issue: Traffic crashes are a deadly and costly threat to Illinois families that require…

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HI: High Drunk Driving Fatality Rate Necessitates Lowering BAC Limit to .05%
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Advocates and other safety partners have written to leadership in the House Committee on Transportation in the Hawaii legislature in support of enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 2463. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to…

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HI: Bill to Expand Safety Tech to Reduce Speeding and Passing School Buses Will Save Lives
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In the Hawaii Senate, Advocates supports Section 3 of House Bill (HB) 2033, to expand the ability to use automated speed enforcement (ASE) at all high-risk locations of a state or county roadway as determined by the Hawaii Department of…

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WI: Advocates and Safety Partners Urge Governor Tony Evers to Sign IID Improvement
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Advocates joined safety partners in urging Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to sign SB 248 to improve the ignition interlock device (IID) law by allowing people convicted of repeat drunk driving offenses and those who refuse a BAC test to install…

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CA: Upgrade to IID Law Critical to Lowering High Drunk Driving Fatality Rate
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In California supports advancing Assembly Bill (AB) 1830 to make permanent the ignition interlock device (IID) pilot program and upgrade the law to require the use of IIDs by all convicted drunk drivers, including first time offenders. We urge the…

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CT: Joint Committee Should Advance Bill Addressing Evolving Risks from Distracted Driving
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In the Connecticut Joint Committee on Judiciary, Advocates is supporting advancement of Senate Bill (SB) 484 to curb distracted driving. The measure would prohibit the playing of a video on a mobile electronic device (that is in the full view…

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HI: Senate Committee Should Advance Bill to Address Speeding Crisis
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Advocates has written to leadership of the Hawaii Senate Committee on Transportation to support enactment of House Bill (HB) 2023 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. Use of ISA by specified individuals convicted of excessive speeding or racing…

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NY: Advocates Calls on Assembly Leaders to Enact Program to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes
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Advocates has written to New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D), Minority Leader Edward Ra (R) and other members of the Assembly urging the chamber to support enactment of an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) program to help reduce speeding-related motor…

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AZ: Efforts to Ban Proven Safety Tech Must Be Defeated If State Wants to Reduce Crash Fatalities
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In separate letters to the Arizona House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee urging them to oppose both the House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 2004 and Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1004. The measures would prohibit the…

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KY: New Distracted Driving Law is Needed to Combat Evolving Risks
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Advocates has weighed in with the House Committee on Transportation in the Kentucky General Assembly in support of Senate Bill (SB) 28 to curb distracted driving. Considering the prevalence of distracted driving crashes, SB 28 is critical and timely. To…

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AZ: State Can Be a Safety Leader with Intelligent Speed Assistance Program
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Advocates and other safety partners are urging the Arizona Legislature to pass HB 2417 this session, as it represents a vital step towards creating safer communities, promoting safe driving habits, and saving lives. Driving in Arizona has become increasingly dangerous.…

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IA: Higher Default Speed Limits Will Lead to More Crash Deaths
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Advocates has urged members of the House Transportation Committee in the Iowa Legislature to oppose Senate File (SF) 378. This legislation would increase the default speed limit five miles per hour (mph) to 60 mph, unless otherwise provided for, endangering…

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OH: Lawmakers Should Oppose Adding New Obstacles to Using Proven Speed Safety Technology
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Advocates has written to members of the Ohio Senate Local Government Committee urging them to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 340. The measure would require municipal corporations to hold a referendum to use automated enforcement (AE) systems, an effective technology to…

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MN: Senate Should Advance Bill Giving all Communities the Freedom to Tackle Speeding
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In the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee, Advocates supports Senate File (SF) 3656/House File (HF) 3431. This bill would make permanent the traffic safety camera system pilot program for automated enforcement (AE). The legislation also would give all localities the ability…

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AZ: State Senate Should Reject Bill that Defies Safety Research on Driver Permits for Teens
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Advocates is urging members of the Arizona Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology to oppose House Bill (HB) 2003. This measure would reduce the minimum age for instruction permits by six months to 15 years old. In doing so,…

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IL: Requiring Drivers on Additional Roads to Stop for School Buses Will Help Keep Children Safe
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Advocates has weighed in with the Senate Executive Committee of the Illinois state Senate in support for enactment of a provision in Senate Bill (SB) 3195 to update Section 11-1414(e) of the Illinois Code. This upgrade would improve safety for…

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CA: Advocates Joins Safety Partners to Urge Passage of ISA
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Advocates joined local and national safety partners to express support for AB 2276. This legislation would create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) pilot program to curb “super speeders.” With 32 percent of California traffic deaths in 2023 involving speeding and…

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VA: Modernization of DUI Penalties is Urgently Needed to Reduce Crashes
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In a letter to the Chair of the Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee, Advocates has joined other safety partners in support of House Bill (HB) 561, to modernize DUI penalties, increase public safety, and recognize realities of life without…

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MN: Establishing Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Will Reduce Speeding Deaths
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In the Minnesota state legislature, Advocates has sent letters of support to the Senate Transportation Committee and House Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law for enactment of Senate File (SF) 3691/House File (HF) 3429 to establish an intelligent speed…

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CO: Safety Coalition Urges Legislators to Make Upgrades to Ignition Interlock Law
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A coalition of safety advocates has written to legislators in Colorado in support of HB26-1242, by Representatives Paschal and Jackson with Senator Roberts. This bill makes three important changes which will conform Colorado’s ignition interlock law to nationally recognized best…

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MD: Advocates Supports Speed Limit Study to Gain Insight into Deadly and Costly Problem
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Statement of Omar Masood, Director of State Government Relations, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety FAVORABLE: In Support of Senate Bill 179 Senate Finance Committee Maryland General Assembly February 25, 2026 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), an alliance…

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VA: Advocates Urges Senate Committee to Tackle Crisis of Speeding Deaths By Passing Key Safety Bill
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Advocates has written to the Virginia Senate Committee on Transportation in support of House Bill (HB) 994. This legislation expands use of speed safety cameras to safety red zones on roads with speed limits of 45 miles per hour (mph)…

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IL: House Committee Should Advance Bill to Allow Speed Safety Cameras in Cook County to Reduce Speeding Deaths
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Advocates has written to the House Executive Committee in the Illinois House of Representatives in support of House Bill (HB) 4281. This legislation would enable municipal use of speed safety cameras in safety zones in all municipalities with a population…

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IL: House Committee Should Advance Bill That Will Deter Reckless Drivers and Save Lives
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Advocates has written to a key committee in the Illinois House of Representatives in support of House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. The legislation allows courts to require use of ISA by individuals convicted…

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Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety on DOT Action on CDL Mills
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“In 2023, 5,472 people were killed and over 153,000 were injured in crashes involving large trucks. This is a 62 percent increase in deaths since 2009. One of the most effective actions to reduce these tragedies is by ensuring that…

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MO: Raising Speed Limit on Rural Interstates and Freeways Would Lead to More Fatalities
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Advocates has written to leaders of the Missouri Senate urging them to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1408. This legislation would increase the speed limit to 75 miles per hour (mph) on rural interstates and freeways, up from 70 mph, endangering…

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HI: Intelligent Speed Assistance Program Will Make State a National Leader in Addressing Traffic Fatalities
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In Hawaii, Advocates supports enactment of House Bill (HB) 2023 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. Use of ISA by specified individuals convicted of excessive speeding or racing on a highway would be required while judges would be…

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HI: Aloha State Should Expand Use of Key Tech to Address Horrific Rate of Speeding Deaths
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Advocates has written to members of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs in support of enactment of a provision, Section 3 of House Bill (HB) 2033, to expand automated speed enforcement (ASE). This legislation expands the ability to…

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IL: Advocates Calls on House Committee to Lower Default Speed Limit in Urban Districts to Save Lives
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Advocates has sent a letter of support to members of the Illinois House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety for enactment of House Bill (HB) 2934. This legislation will improve safety by decreasing the default speed limit in urban districts…

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IL: Advocates Organizes Safety Groups in Support for House Bill Lowering BAC Limit to .05%
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Advocates has organized a letter of support for the enactment of House Bill (HB) 4333. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to .05 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), deter drunk driving and save lives. Drunk…

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AZ: Efforts to Prohibit Proven Safety Technology Will Make Roads Less Safe and Should Be Defeated
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Advocates is calling on members of the Arizona House of Representatives to oppose House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 2004. The measure seeks to prohibit the use of automated enforcement (AE) systems, an effective technology to deter speeding and red light running,…

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WA: House Committee Should Seize Opportunity to Reduce Drunk Driving by Passing .05% BAC Bill
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In a letter to members of the Washington House Community Safety Committee, Advocates and safety partners are calling for the support of Senate Bill (SB) 5067. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to .05 percent…

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IA: House Should Pass Bill That Will Better Protect Children in Crashes
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Advocates urges Iowa House leaders to advance House File (HF) 2344 to improve protections for child passengers. When children are properly restrained in a safety seat that is appropriate for their age and size, their chance of being killed or…

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NY: Advocates Urges State Senate Leaders to Pass Bill to Reduce Distraction for School Bus Drivers
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Advocates has called on leaders of the New York state Senate to pass Senate Bill (S.) 3240/Assembly Bill (A.) 348. This legislation will improve safety by prohibiting school bus drivers from using mobile telephones while driving when students are on…

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RI: Advocates Leads Safety Group Effort in Support of All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law
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Advocates, The National Safety Council (NSC) and the Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER) have written to members of the Rhode Island House State Government and Elections Committee in strong support Senate Bill (S.) 2286/House…

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MD: Expansion of Proven Speed Safety Technology is Key to Reducing Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths
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In letters to the House Environment and Transportation Committee and the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, Advocates has urged members to enact Senate Bill (SB) 487/House Bill (HB) 256. This legislation expands state and local use of speed safety cameras to…

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IN: Bill Involving Novice Drivers Must Be Amended to Avoid Estimated Increase in Fatal Crash Rate
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Advocates has written to the Indiana Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee urging members to amend House Bill (HB) 1200 to retain the current age for obtaining a probationary driver’s license. A provision in HB 1200 would reduce the minimum…

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House Subcommittee Members Should Support Proven Safety Solutions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Markup
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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has submitted a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade ahead of a February 10 markup of  key safety bills. This includes support…

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AZ: Ignition Interlock Device Law Will Save Lives By Preventing Convicted DUI Offenders from Driving Drunk
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Advocates and other safety partners have joined together to support of HB 2573, by Representative Teresa Martinez, which eliminates the 45-day hard suspension in favor of ordering an ignition interlock and allowing for judicial flexibility. This law would allow offenders…

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TN: New Legislation Can Help Curb Thousands of Annual Speeding Related Crashes in Volunteer State
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Advocates has joined with other safety partners to support SB 1927 (Massey-R) and HB 1883 (Rudd-R), the Super Speeder Accountability Act, which would establish a framework for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices in Tennessee. The bill focuses on the problem…

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NJ: Garden State Legislators Can Save Lives with Speed Safety Camera School Zone Pilot Program
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In New Jersey Advocates is calling for the passage of Senate Bill (S.) 3218. S. 3218 would create a pilot program allowing counties and municipalities to use speed safety cameras in school zones with a documented safety need. We urge…

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AZ: State House Bill Would Erode GDL Law and Weaken Safety for All
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Advocates has written to leadership in the Arizona House of Representatives urging them to oppose House Bill (HB) 2003. This measure will reduce the minimum age for instruction permits by six months to 15 years old. In doing so, it…

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MD: Advocates Joins Call to Advance Intelligent Speed Assistance Bills
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Advocates joined safety partners to call on key Maryland committees to advance Senate Bill (SB) 366/House Bill (HB) 107 to create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) pilot program in Maryland for repeat offenders. Speeding contributes to 29 percent of our…

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Robust Funding for Biking and Walking Safety Infrastructure in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Is Critical
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Advocates has joined over 1,100 other advocacy organizations to key U.S. House and Senate Committees with jurisdiction over the surface transportation reauthorization bill urging them to maintain and enhance robust investments and safety provisions for bicycling and walking infrastructure. This…

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MO: Show Me State Should Restore All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Use Law to Reverse Uptick in Fatalities
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Advocates, The Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER) and the National Safety Council strongly support Senate Bill (SB) 990 to restore Missouri’s all-rider motorcycle helmet use law. The efficacy of all-rider helmet use laws is…

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IA: Seat Belt Law Must Be Upgraded to Cover Rear Seat Passengers to Save More Lives
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Advocates has written to the Iowa House Transportation Subcommittee in support of advancing House File (HF) 2179 to enhance the current seat belt law by including rear seat passengers. This safety upgrade is critical and timely. In 2024, an estimated…

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NY: Safety Coalition Calls on Senate, Assembly Committees to Advance Lowering BAC Limit to .05
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Leading safety organizations, including Advocates, have called on the Senate Transportation Committee and Assembly Transportation Committee to advance Senate Bill (S.) 53/Assembly Bill (A.) 1232. This legislation will lower the per se limit for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) to .05…

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Senate Commerce Committee Should Pursue a People-and-Safety-First Approach to AVs
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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce Committee, titled “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars,” Advocates has sent a letter urging Senators to advance proven solutions to improve safety on our Nation’s roads and establish…

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HI: State Should Address High Percentage of Drunk Driving Deaths by Lowering BAC Limit to .05
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Advocates and other leading public health and safety organizations are calling on the Hawaii Senate Committee on Transportation to advance Senate Bill (SB) 2463 and House Bill (HB) 1827. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving…

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