Letters

IL: Illinois Should Pass Lifesaving All-Rider Helmet Law

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Motorcyclist fatalities are up 18 percent since 2012 in Illinois and at record levels nationally. We support HB 5620 which would require all motorcycle operators and passengers to utilize the lifesaving protection of helmets. According to a report by the…

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OH: Advocates Warns Against Reducing the Minimum Driving Age

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Advocates opposes HB 395 which would reduce the minimum driving age by six months to 15 years old and increase the number of inexperienced drivers on Ohio roads. If enacted fatal crashes would increase by seven percent and total collision…

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AZ: Advocates Opposes Automated Enforcement Ban Bill

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Advocates is speaking out against SB 1003 which would prohibit automated enforcement in Arizona. Automated enforcement is a proven traffic safety tool. Speed cameras reduce the likelihood a crash results in a fatal or incapacitating injury by 19 percent while…

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NY: Advocates Urges New York Leaders to Enact Sammy’s Law

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Advocates is calling on New York leaders to enact “Sammy’s Law” as part of this year’s budget process. This measure will improve safety by permitting New York City to decrease speed limits from 25 to 20 miles per hour (mph)…

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