Congress

Statement on on 2020 Crash Deaths and Injuries Report

 150 150 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Each of the 38,824 persons killed leaves tremendous voids in the lives of their loved ones, their children, parents, spouses, friends and communities.  There is no excuse for inaction or delay by our federal and state leaders.

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Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), Testifies Before Congress on Autonomous Vehicle Safety

 150 150 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

“The lack of strong government oversight, effective regulations, and industry accountability must change.  Automated technology has the potential to be transformative in reducing our nation’s mounting highway death and injury toll.  This Subcommittee and Congress can lead the way to accomplish this goal with targeted legislative directives requiring regulatory and industry actions to address identified problems.”

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Statement on Alarming Crash Death Increases in 2021

 150 150 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

During the first nine months of 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates 31,720 people have been killed in motor vehicle crashes.  These figures are a national tragedy and require immediate action by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) which is responsible for ensuring our roadways are safe.  Proven and available solutions must be advanced without delay.

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Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)

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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) is saddened to learn of the passing of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).  As the Senator’s former colleagues and friends reflect upon his remarkable legacy as a member of Congress, Advocates remembers Senator Reid as a staunch supporter of making our nation’s roads safer for everyone.

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