States

NE: Advocates Pushes For Bill Upgrading Distracted Driving Law to Primary Enforcement

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Wireless communication device distraction, which includes manual, visual and cognitive components, is a serious issue contributing to crashes. In 2022, there were an estimated 250 traffic fatalities in Nebraska according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Distracted driving…

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HI: Ahead of Senate Hearing, Advocates Pushes for Action on .05 BAC

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Drunk driving is a deadly and costly threat to Hawaii families. In 2021, there were 94 fatalities on state roads, and 30 percent of those (24) involved drunk driving. In addition, Hawaii incurred $580 million in economic harm due to…

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IA: Advocates Speaks Out on Efforts to Weaken State’s GDL Laws

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Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of teens in the United States. In fact, the fatal crash rate per mile driven is nearly three times as high for 16- to 19-year-olds as it is for ages 20 and over.…

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WA: Advocates Leads Call for YES Vote in state Senate to Lower BAC to .05%, Save Lives

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Advocates is leading a group of safety and public health organizations calling on members of the Washington State Senate to vote YES on Senate Bill (SB) 5002 which would lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit to .05 percent.…

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