States

MD: Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Law Would Be Deadly and Costly Mistake

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Advocates, The Emergency Nurses Association and the Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER) have joined together to provide testimony jointly in opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 397, legislation that would repeal Maryland’s all-rider motorcycle helmet…

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WA: Advocates and Safety Partners Join Forces to Support Key Anti-Speeding Bill

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Advocates along with several other partner safety organizations have sent a letter of support for House Bill 1596 to members of the House Transportation Committee in the Washington State Legislature. Driving in Washington state has become increasingly dangerous. Over 30%…

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IA: Advocates Supports Improving Distracted Driving Law but Recommends Critical Upgrades

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Advocates has announced support in a letter to the House Transportation Subcommittee of the Iowa legislature for Senate File (SF) 22/House Study Bill (HSB) 64 to curb distracted driving while offering recommendations to improve the bills’ efficacy based on research…

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NY: Pass Bill Requiring Intelligent Speed Assistance Devices for Repeat Offenders to Combat Dangerous Behavior

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Advocates supports enactment of Assembly Bill (AB) 2299 to require intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices for use by repeat offenders to curb this deadly behavior and improve traffic safety. Speeding is a major contributor to crashes in New York and…

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