Letters

CO: Advocates Calls on Gov. Polis to Sign HB 1055 That Improves Child Passenger Safety Law

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HB 1055 will improve the current child passenger safety law by increasing the ages of requirements for rear-facing safety seats, booster seats, and seat belts or child restraints. In addition, the legislation will require children under nine years of age…

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Nearly 150 Crash Survivors and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones Ask Senate Committee to Prioritize Proven Safety Solutions

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“Our families have endured the loss of a loved one or sustained serious, lifelong injuries as a result of preventable motor traffic crashes and incidents. And, we are far from alone. More than 42,000 people were killed, and nearly 2.4…

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Advocates Submits Letter Outlining Solutions to Roadway Safety Crisis, AV Concerns Ahead of Senate Hearing

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On Tuesday May 21, 2024 the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports is holding a hearing titled “Examining the Roadway Safety Crisis and Highlighting Community Solutions.” Ahead of the hearing, Advocates has submitted a letter to the…

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VT: Advocates Calls on Gov. Scott to Sign S. 184 to Address High Percentage of Speed-Related Crash Fatalities

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Vermont has one of the highest speeding-related traffic fatality rates in the country. In 2021, 30 people were killed on Vermont’s roads, and 41 percent of the crash fatalities involved speeding. Comparatively, speeding was a factor in 29 percent of…

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