States

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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HI: Requiring All Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets is Only Proven Strategy to Reduce Fatalities Among Riders

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Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation, and fatalities are rising. Motorcycle riders are nearly 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger vehicle occupants. In 2022, 33 motorcyclists lost their lives in Hawaii,…

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HI: State Should Lower BAC Limit to .05% To Address Scourge of Drunk Driving

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Prior to a hearing today in the Hawaii House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation, Advocates has sent a letter in support of several bills that would lower the per se limit of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant…

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NH: Oppose House Bill That Would Gut Distracted Driving Enforcement and Endanger All Road Users

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Ahead of a hearing on February 11th, Advocates has sent a letter to leaders of the House Transportation Committee outlining our opposition to House Bill (HB) 411. This legislation will endanger New Hampshire residents by downgrading the distracted driving law…

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