Media Alerts

Statement on Action Announced Today by NHTSA to Fast-Track AV Deployment

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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Action Announced Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to Fast-Track Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Deployment…

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Media Statement on New Law Enacted Today in Maryland to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes

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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Maryland’s New Law Enacted Today to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes (Washington, D.C. | June 2, 2026) — Speeding…

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New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for AVs, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks

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Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks (Washington, D.C. | April 8, 2026) — As Congress debates the reauthorization of…

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Media Availability Prior to House Subcommittee Hearing on Motor Vehicle Safety

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Media Contact: Shane Austin saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 MEDIA AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY Safety and consumer advocates and families of those killed in motor vehicle crashes will be available to speak with the press prior…

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