Letters

KY: New Distracted Driving Law is Needed to Combat Evolving Risks

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Advocates has weighed in with the House Committee on Transportation in the Kentucky General Assembly in support of Senate Bill (SB) 28 to curb distracted driving. Considering the prevalence of distracted driving crashes, SB 28 is critical and timely. To…

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AZ: State Can Be a Safety Leader with Intelligent Speed Assistance Program

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Advocates and other safety partners are urging the Arizona Legislature to pass HB 2417 this session, as it represents a vital step towards creating safer communities, promoting safe driving habits, and saving lives. Driving in Arizona has become increasingly dangerous.…

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IA: Higher Default Speed Limits Will Lead to More Crash Deaths

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Advocates has urged members of the House Transportation Committee in the Iowa Legislature to oppose Senate File (SF) 378. This legislation would increase the default speed limit five miles per hour (mph) to 60 mph, unless otherwise provided for, endangering…

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OH: Lawmakers Should Oppose Adding New Obstacles to Using Proven Speed Safety Technology

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Advocates has written to members of the Ohio Senate Local Government Committee urging them to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 340. The measure would require municipal corporations to hold a referendum to use automated enforcement (AE) systems, an effective technology to…

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