Letters

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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WA: Advocates and Safety Partners Join Forces to Support Key Anti-Speeding Bill

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Advocates along with several other partner safety organizations have sent a letter of support for House Bill 1596 to members of the House Transportation Committee in the Washington State Legislature. Driving in Washington state has become increasingly dangerous. Over 30%…

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IA: Advocates Supports Improving Distracted Driving Law but Recommends Critical Upgrades

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Advocates has announced support in a letter to the House Transportation Subcommittee of the Iowa legislature for Senate File (SF) 22/House Study Bill (HSB) 64 to curb distracted driving while offering recommendations to improve the bills’ efficacy based on research…

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