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AL: Lawmakers Have Opportunity to Better Protect Child Passengers in New Bill

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Advocates supports enactment of House Bill (HB) 32 to establish protections for child passengers. However, we recommend an amendment to improve the bill and enhance the safety of child passengers. HB 32 will improve the child passenger safety law by…

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KY: Bluegrass State Lawmakers Should Vote Yes to Enact Comprehensive Distracted Driving Law

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Enacting a comprehensive distracting driving law will save lives Vote YES on Senate Bill (SB) 28! The Issue: Distracted driving is a major contributor to motor vehicle crashes, deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. In 2024, there were an overall…

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NY: State Senate Should Protect Students By Banning Mobile Phone Use for School Bus Drivers

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Advocates has sent a letter of support to leaders in the New York State Senate for enactment of Senate Bill (S.) 3240/Assembly Bill (A.) 348. This legislation will improve safety by prohibiting school bus drivers from using mobile telephones while…

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New IIHS Research Affirms Importance of All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Saving Lives

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Media Contact: Shane Austin saustin@saferoads.org 202-425-2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on New Motorcycle Helmet Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (Washington, D.C. | October 16, 2024) Advocates…

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