Letters

Senate Commerce Committee Should Pursue a People-and-Safety-First Approach to AVs

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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce Committee, titled “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars,” Advocates has sent a letter urging Senators to advance proven solutions to improve safety on our Nation’s roads and establish…

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HI: State Should Address High Percentage of Drunk Driving Deaths by Lowering BAC Limit to .05

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Advocates and other leading public health and safety organizations are calling on the Hawaii Senate Committee on Transportation to advance Senate Bill (SB) 2463 and House Bill (HB) 1827. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving…

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NY: Law to Reduce Distraction Among School Bus Drivers Is Critical For Safety

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In New York, Advocates supports enactment of Senate Bill (S.) 3240/Assembly Bill (A.) 348. This legislation will improve safety by prohibiting school bus drivers from using mobile telephones while driving when students are on board. Current law permits hands-free use…

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Traffic Safety Advocates Call on Congress to Not Weaken Truck Safety

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In a series of letters to key Congressional committees, a coalition of traffic safety advocates called on Congress to not weaken truck safety. In the letters legislation of concern and the specific safety issues imperiling truck safety in those measures…

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