Letters

NE: Advocates Sounds Alarm on Efforts to Further Weaken Motorcycle Helmet Laws

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Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation, and fatalities are rising. Efforts in the Nebraska Legislature with Legislative Bill (LB) 1004 will raise the risk of death from crashes by further weakening requirements for passengers to wear…

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NE: Ahead of Hearing, Advocates Champions Bill to Tackle Distracted Driving Crisis

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Ahead of a hearing in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Nebraska Legislature tomorrow, Advocates has urged lawmakers to support Legislative Bill (LB) 1033, which would improve safety on Nebraska roads by upgrading the state’s distracted driving law to…

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WA: Advocates Leads Efforts in Olympia to Reduce BAC Limit to .05%

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The Washington State Legislature can make an impactful change by adopting Senate Bill 5002 and HB 2916 to reduce the statewide blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from 0.08 to 0.05. The 0.05 policy is data-driven, an international standard and proven…

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MD: Advocates Makes it Loud and Clear That Closing “Noah’s Law” Loophole Will Save Lives

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As Maryland’s 2024 Legislative session begins, a coalition of traffic safety organizations is calling on the legislature to pass legislation to close the loophole in “Noah’s Law,” ensuring that all DUI offenders in Maryland are required to install an ignition…

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