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SD: Bill That Would Repeal Seat Belt Law for Adult Front Seat Passengers Will Cause Emotional, Financial Harm

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Ahead of a January 28, 2025 hearing in the South Dakota Legislature’s House Transportation Committee, Advocates has sent a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair outlining reasons why the passage of House Bill 1065 would be both deadly and…

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VA: Advocates Calls for Passage of Bill to Address State’s Lowest in Nation Seat Belt Use Rate

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Advocates has sent a letter to Del. David Reid, Chair of the Virginia House of Delegates Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee in support of House Bill 2475 that would enhance the current seat belt law by including rear seat passengers.…

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ND: Advocates Outlines Major Safety Risks From Bill That Would Increase Speed Limit on Interstate Highways

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In 2022, 29 percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S were speeding related. In 2023, an estimated 106 people died in traffic crash crashes in North Dakota. Speeding is a major factor leading to traffic fatalities, contributing to 28…

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WA: Advocates Leads Coalition Letter to State House Committee Supporting Crucial .05% BAC Law

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Drunk driving is a deadly and costly threat to Washington families. In 2023, there were an estimated 813 fatalities on state roads according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would be the most deaths on Washington roads…

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