Letters

AZ: New Legislation Offers Hope to Address State’s High Rate of Speed-Related Fatalities

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Advocates has joined other roadway safety organizations in a letter to members of the Arizona House of Representatives supporting House Bill 2786. The bill would establish an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Program, offering a safe driving alternative for individuals whose…

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MD: Advocates Supports Bills To Hold Most Dangerous Drivers Accountable

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In 2023, there were an estimated 610 traffic fatalities in Maryland, which represents a 31 percent increase since 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, state data show there were approximately 28,600 injury crashes and 110,400…

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GA: Prohibiting Safety Technology That Helps Keep School Children Safe Would be Dangerous Step Backward

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Advocates has sent a letter to leadership of the Georgia House Committee on Motor Vehicles outlining our opposition to House Bill (HB) 225. This legislation prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems in school zones, an effective and…

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VA: Senate Should Pass Rear Seat Belt Law and Upgrade to Primary Enforcement

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Advocates has voiced support to leadership of the Virginia Senate Committee on Transportation for House Bill 2475. The proposed legislation would require rear seat occupants to wear a seat belt. In addition, we urge upgrading the bill to primary enforcement…

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