Letters

Advocates Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Advance Bill Addressing Dangerous Gap in Vehicle Safety

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In advance of tomorrow’s Executive Session in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Advocates has submitted a letter of support of the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act (S.161). We commend Committee…

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NH: Bill Allowing Safety Tech Proven to Save Lives Should be Advanced

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Advocates supports House Bill (HB) 305 to allow municipalities to use safety cameras for automated traffic enforcement (AE). AE is proven to curb speeding and red light running and is a vital tool to ensure the health and safety of…

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MT: Bill Increasing Speed Limits Would Exacerbate Major Cause of Death on Roadways

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Advocates has sent a letter opposing House Bill 312, a bill that would raise speed limits on certain national highways, to members of the Montana House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee. Speeding is a major factor leading to traffic fatalities, contributing…

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MD: Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Law Would Be Deadly and Costly Mistake

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Advocates, The Emergency Nurses Association and the Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER) have joined together to provide testimony jointly in opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 397, legislation that would repeal Maryland’s all-rider motorcycle helmet…

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