Letters

MT: We Call On Gov. Gianforte to Sign Legislation That Upgrades Protections for Child Passengers

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Advocates has urged Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to sign into law House Bill (HB) 586 to enhance protections for child passengers. When children are properly restrained in a safety seat that is appropriate for their age and size, their chance…

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WA: Gov. Ferguson Should Sign Bill Making Washington State a Leader in Addressing Speed-Related Fatalities

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Advocates has called on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to sign into law House Bill (HB) 1596 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for certain reckless driving and excessive speeding offenders. Installation of an ISA device by program participants…

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AL: Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Law Would Have Deadly and Costly Consequences

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Advocates has urged members of the Alabama Senate to reject Senate Bill (SB) 302 which would repeal the all-rider motorcycle helmet use law. Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation. Motorcycle riders are nearly 22 times more…

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CA: Golden State Should Take Leadership Role in Addressing Speed-Related Crashes

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Advocates has called on the leadership of the California Assembly Public Safety Committee to enact Assembly Bill (AB) 981 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for people convicted of excessive speeding, reckless driving or racing offenses. Traffic fatalities…

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