States

NV: Allowing Speed Technology Will Help Keep Construction Workers Safe

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Advocates has sent a letter to leaders of the Nevada Assembly in support of Assembly Bill (AB) 402. AB 402 would create a pilot program allowing the Nevada Department of Transportation, local authorities and regional commissions to utilize speed safety…

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MT: Vote YES on HB 586 to Improve Child Passenger Safety

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Child safety seats are proven lifesavers Vote YES on House Bill (HB) 586! The Issue: Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children under age 14 in the U.S. In 2023, 1,019 children ages 14 and…

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NC: Advocates Supports Bill to Establish Protections for Child Passengers, Suggests Enhancements

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Advocates has sent a letter to members of the North Carolina House of Representatives’ Committee on Judiciary 1 in support of provisions in House Bill (HB) 368 to establish protections for child passengers. However, we recommend making a few small,…

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MT: Time to Join 49 Others States in Passing Law to Ban Texting and Driving – House Should Vote YES on SB 359

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Distracted driving poses a danger to all road users, yet Montana has no distracted driving law. Montana is the only state without a law to curb distracted driving. SB 359 will prohibit handheld use of an electronic device while driving…

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