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Advocates Joins Calls to Safeguard Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Advocates has joined with nearly 160 other groups and individuals in writing to Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought to express strong opposition to any attempt to eliminate, defund, or weaken the Consumer Product Safety Commission…

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Congress Should Oppose The Freight Restriction Elimination for Safer Hauling (FRESH) Act of 2025
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Large Truck Crashes are Already Deadly and Costly Truck Weight Increases Are More Dangerous and More Damaging to Roadways Oppose Freight Restriction Elimination for Safer Hauling (FRESH) Act of 2025 The FRESH Act The FRESH Act undermines truck safety by…

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WA: Advocates and Safety Partners Jointly Urge Gov. Ferguson to Sign Intelligent Speed Assistance Bill
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We applaud the Washington State Legislature’s efforts to address the issue of speeding by introducing House Bill 1596, sponsored by Representative Mari Leavitt. This important and timely legislation establishes an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Program, offering a safe driving alternative…

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LA: House Committee Should Reject Effort to Roll Back Red Light Running & Speed Safety Technology
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Advocates has written to the Louisiana House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works  to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 99, which would prohibit the use of red light safety cameras and restricts speed safety cameras to school zones. According to…

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Statement on Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month in May
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 Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month in May (Washington, D.C. | May 1, 2025) Motorcycles…

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Advocates Urges Support for Safety Amendments in Today’s House T&I Markup
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For today’s markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Advocates has released a Safety Scorecard to urge support for amendments to transportation reconciliation language (pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year…

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CA: Assembly Must Act to Protect and Expand Proven Drunk Driving Prevention Program
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Advocates and other safety organizations have joined forces to support Assembly Bill (AB) 366 which will address California’s drunk driving crisis by protecting and expanding California’s ignition interlock device (IID) program to prevent impaired driving and save lives. California’s current…

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CA: If Feds Cease to Collect Vital Crash Data from Manufacturers of Autonomous & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, State Should Step In
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Advocates has sent a letter to leadership of the California Senate Judiciary Committee in support of advancing Senate Bill (SB) 572 to require manufacturers of Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) vehicles to report collisions to the Department of…

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MT: We Call On Gov. Gianforte to Sign Legislation That Upgrades Protections for Child Passengers
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Advocates has urged Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to sign into law House Bill (HB) 586 to enhance protections for child passengers. When children are properly restrained in a safety seat that is appropriate for their age and size, their chance…

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WA: Gov. Ferguson Should Sign Bill Making Washington State a Leader in Addressing Speed-Related Fatalities
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Advocates has called on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to sign into law House Bill (HB) 1596 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for certain reckless driving and excessive speeding offenders. Installation of an ISA device by program participants…

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Statement on New Automated Vehicle Framework Announced Today by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on New Automated Vehicle Framework Announced Today by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (Washington, D.C. – April 24, 2025) Today,…

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AL: Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Law Would Have Deadly and Costly Consequences
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Advocates has urged members of the Alabama Senate to reject Senate Bill (SB) 302 which would repeal the all-rider motorcycle helmet use law. Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation. Motorcycle riders are nearly 22 times more…

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CA: Golden State Should Take Leadership Role in Addressing Speed-Related Crashes
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Advocates has called on the leadership of the California Assembly Public Safety Committee to enact Assembly Bill (AB) 981 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for people convicted of excessive speeding, reckless driving or racing offenses. Traffic fatalities…

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SC: Time to Update Distracted Driving Law to Make Roadways Safer
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Advocates has sent a letter to leaders in the South Carolina Senate in support of House Bill (HB) 3276 to curb distracted driving while offering recommendations to improve the bill’s efficacy based on research and experience. This legislation will update…

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CA: If Feds Cease to Collect Vital Crash Data from Manufacturers of Autonomous & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, State Should Step In
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Advocates has sent a letter of support for advancing Senate Bill (SB) 572 in the California Legislature. The bill would require manufacturers of Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) vehicles to report collisions to the Department of Motor Vehicles…

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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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WA: Advocates Urges Legislature to Pass Bill to Tackle Deadly Issues of Reckless Driving, Excessive Speeding
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Advocates has announced support in a letter to leaders of the Washington State Legislature for enactment of House Bill (HB) 1596 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. Traffic fatalities are rising in Washington, and speeding is a major…

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Advocates Urges Advancement of Proven Safety Solutions Ahead of Senate Hearing on Daylight Savings Time
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Tomorrow (4/10/25), the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing, “If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?,” to examine issues related to daylight saving time (DST). Ahead of the hearing, Advocates has submitted…

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Statement on 2024 Early Estimates of Traffic Fatalities Released Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on 2024 Early Estimates of Traffic Fatalities Released Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (Washington, D.C.…

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MA: State Should Address Low Seat Belt Usage Rate by Upgrading Law to Primary Enforcement for All Occupants
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Advocates has sent a letter to members of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security supporting Senate Bill (S) 1699/House Bill (H) 2688 to upgrade Massachusetts’s seat belt law to primary enforcement for all occupants. Massachusetts…

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MA: Advocates Supports Bill to Better Protect Children in Case of a Crash
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Advocates has asked members of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to advance Senate Bill (S) 1657/House Bill (H) 2603 to update Massachusetts’s child occupant protection statute by adding a requirement that children remain in…

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GA: State Senators Should Vote NO on Bill That Bans Lifesaving Technology in School Zones
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Advocates has issued an Action Alert to members of the Georgia Senate today, calling for them to vote NO on House Bill 225, which would ban speed safety cameras in school zones. Speed safety cameras are verified to deter speeding…

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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 Senate Transportation Committee in the Washington State Legislature. Driving in Washington state has become increasingly dangerous. Over 30%…

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Advocates Details Roadway Safety Solutions in Letter to Senate EPW Committee Ahead of Hearing with Secretary Duffy
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On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) will hold a hearing, “Constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill: United States Secretary of Transportation’s Perspective” featuring Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Ahead of the hearing,  Advocates…

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Advocates Releases List of State and Federal Actions Needed to Reduce Distracted Driving-Related Deaths
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE To Commemorate Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) Releases List of State and Federal Actions Needed to Reduce Distracted Driving-Related Deaths (Washington, D.C. | March 31, 2025)…

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NE: Advancing Bills Focused on Reducing Speed and Red Light Running Crashes is Vital to Saving Lives
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Advocates has weighed in with Judiciary Committee leaders in the Nebraska Legislature to support enactment of Legislative Bill (LB) 600 and LB 616. LB 600 includes provisions to allow for use of automated enforcement (AE) in active highway work zones…

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Advocates Outlines Truck Safety Priorities Ahead of Hearing in House Highways & Transit Subcommittee
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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow, Advocates has sent a letter to leadership of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee outlining proven solutions to address devastating truck crash fatalities and injuries. These include requiring technology…

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AZ: Lawmakers Should Reject Resolution That Would Seek to Roll Back Key Tool to Reduce Traffic Crashes
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Advocates has joined national and Arizona-based groups to oppose SCR 1002, which would put to a public vote, whether or not local jurisdictions could employ lifesaving speed and red light safety cameras. Photo enforcement works. The National Highway Traffic Safety…

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VA: Advocates Urges Gov. Youngkin to Sign Law Addressing Top Contributor to VA Crash Fatalities
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Advocates has joined other safety organizations in urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) to sign HB 2096 into law. This legislation will prevent speeding in the Commonwealth by establishing an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Program within the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action…

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NY: Distracted Driving Legislation Will Help Keep School Buses Safer
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Advocates has sent a memo to members of the New York state legislature outlining support of Senate Bill (S.) 3240/Assembly Bill (A.) 348. This legislation will improve safety by prohibiting school bus drivers from using mobile telephones while driving when…

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AZ: Prohibiting Proven Safety Technology Is Wrong Move as Roadway Crisis Continues
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In a letter to the Arizona State House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Advocates has outlined opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 1019 and Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1002. SB 1019 prohibits the use of automated enforcement (AE) systems, an effective…

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GA: State Senate Should Reject Bill That Rolls Back Technology Deployed to Keep School Children Safe
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Advocates has sent a letter to leadership of the Public Safety Committee of the Georgia Senate opposing House Bill (HB) 225. The legislation prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems in school zones, an effective and lifesaving technology…

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WA: State Senate Can Help Protect Families and Visitors from Drunk Drivers By Advancing Bill to Lower BAC to .05%
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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety urges you to lower the limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while driving to .05%. Advance Senate Bill (SB) 5067 This Session! The Issue: Traffic crashes are a deadly and costly threat to Washington…

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ND: Bill to Raise the Speed Limit Will Also Raise Risk of Death and Injury
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Advocates is asking leadership and members of the Senate Transportation Committee to oppose House Bill (HB) 1298. This legislation will permit an increase in speed limits to 80 miles per hour (mph) on access-controlled, paved and divided, multilane interstate highways…

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CA: All-Offender Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program Is A Crucial Tool in Fight Against Drunk Driving
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Advocates urges the California State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 366 to make permanent the ignition interlock device (IID) pilot program and upgrade the law to require the use of IIDs by all convicted drunk drivers,…

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WV: Repealing All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Use Law Would Be Deadly and Costly Mistake
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Advocates has publicly weighed in with the House Committee on Finance of the West Virginia Legislature to oppose House Bill 2739, which would repeal the all-rider motorcycle helmet use law. Motorcycle riders are nearly 22 times more likely to die…

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MO: Lawmakers Should Advance Bills to Combat Drunk Driving Plague
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Advocates has joined other safety organizations to call for the Missouri Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence to advance Senate Bill 353 and House Bill 273. These bills will require drunk drivers who enter into a…

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CT: Advocates Organizes Push For State to Address Road Crisis By Reducing BAC to .05%
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Advocates and leading safety partners have joined forces in calling on the Connecticut Legislature to pass Senate Bill (SB) 1376. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to .05 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), deter drunk…

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Statement on Potential Dangerous Cuts to Roadway Safety Agencies
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Potential Dangerous Cuts to Roadway Safety Agencies  (Washington, D.C. |February 26, 2025) The Trump Administration released a memo sent…

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Advocates Touts Lifesaving Solutions Ahead of Senate EPW Hearing on IIJA Implementation
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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is holding a hearing on February, 26, 2025 titled: “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation and Case Studies.” Advocates has submitted a letter for the record that details proven safety solutions to address…

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NE: Bill Upgrading Distracted Driving Law to Primary Enforcement Is A Good Step for Safety
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Advocates has informed leadership of the Nebraska Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of our support of Legislative Bill (LB) 594 to upgrade the state’s distracted driving law to primary enforcement while recommending improvements to enhance safety based on research and experience.…

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KY: Bill Allowing More Inexperienced Drivers on Roads Threatens Safety For All
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Advocates has urged the leadership of the Kentucky Senate Committee on Transportation to oppose House Bill (HB) 15. This measure will reduce the minimum driving age by one year to 15 years old and reduce the minimum age for an…

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MS: Bill to Raise Speed Limit Will Cause More Death and Destruction on State’s Roads
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Advocates has weighed in to oppose House Bill 74 in a letter to the Mississippi Senate Highways and Transportation Committee. The legislation would increase the speed limit to 70 miles per hour (mph) on highways and 75 mph on interstate…

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MD: General Assembly Should Address Reckless Driving Scourge with Anti-Speeding Pilot Program
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Advocates and other safety partners have come out in support of an effort to prevent speeding through the introduction of HB 1139 (and its Senate companion SB 993). The legislation establishes an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) pilot program to require…

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AZ: More Crashes Likely if Technology Proven to Reduce Speeding and Red Light Running is Prohibited
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Advocates has expressed strong opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 1019 and Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1002 in a letter to members of the Arizona Senate. SB 1019 prohibits the use of automated enforcement (AE) systems, an effective technology to deter…

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AZ: New Legislation Offers Hope to Address State’s High Rate of Speed-Related Fatalities
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Advocates has joined other roadway safety organizations in a letter to members of the Arizona House of Representatives supporting House Bill 2786. The bill would establish an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Program, offering a safe driving alternative for individuals whose…

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MD: Advocates Supports Bills To Hold Most Dangerous Drivers Accountable
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In 2023, there were an estimated 610 traffic fatalities in Maryland, which represents a 31 percent increase since 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, state data show there were approximately 28,600 injury crashes and 110,400…

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GA: Prohibiting Safety Technology That Helps Keep School Children Safe Would be Dangerous Step Backward
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Advocates has sent a letter to leadership of the Georgia House Committee on Motor Vehicles outlining our opposition to House Bill (HB) 225. This legislation prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems in school zones, an effective and…

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VA: Senate Should Pass Rear Seat Belt Law and Upgrade to Primary Enforcement
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Advocates has voiced support to leadership of the Virginia Senate Committee on Transportation for House Bill 2475. The proposed legislation would require rear seat occupants to wear a seat belt. In addition, we urge upgrading the bill to primary enforcement…

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Testimony of Advocates’ President Cathy Chase Before House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
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On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Chase Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety testified at a hearing in the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, “America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.”…

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HI: Requiring All Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets is Only Proven Strategy to Reduce Fatalities Among Riders
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Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation, and fatalities are rising. Motorcycle riders are nearly 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger vehicle occupants. In 2022, 33 motorcyclists lost their lives in Hawaii,…

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HI: State Should Lower BAC Limit to .05% To Address Scourge of Drunk Driving
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Prior to a hearing today in the Hawaii House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation, Advocates has sent a letter in support of several bills that would lower the per se limit of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant…

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NH: Oppose House Bill That Would Gut Distracted Driving Enforcement and Endanger All Road Users
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Ahead of a hearing on February 11th, Advocates has sent a letter to leaders of the House Transportation Committee outlining our opposition to House Bill (HB) 411. This legislation will endanger New Hampshire residents by downgrading the distracted driving law…

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Advocates Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Advance Bill Addressing Dangerous Gap in Vehicle Safety
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In advance of tomorrow’s Executive Session in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Advocates has submitted a letter of support of the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act (S.161). We commend Committee…

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NH: Bill Allowing Safety Tech Proven to Save Lives Should be Advanced
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Advocates supports House Bill (HB) 305 to allow municipalities to use safety cameras for automated traffic enforcement (AE). AE is proven to curb speeding and red light running and is a vital tool to ensure the health and safety of…

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MT: Bill Increasing Speed Limits Would Exacerbate Major Cause of Death on Roadways
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Advocates has sent a letter opposing House Bill 312, a bill that would raise speed limits on certain national highways, to members of the Montana House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee. Speeding is a major factor leading to traffic fatalities, contributing…

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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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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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Advocates Outlines Critical Safety Issues in Advance of House Highways and Transit Subcommittee Hearing
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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit will hold a hearing on January 22, 2025 titled: “America Builds: Highways to Move People and Freight.” In advance of the hearing, Advocates has submitted a letter to…

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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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Statement on the Lawsuit to Review the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Rule for Light Vehicles
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on the Lawsuit to Review the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Rule for Light Vehicles   (Washington, D.C. | January 17, 2025)…

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VA: Advocates and Safety Partners Support Bill to Curb Deadly Speeding and Reckless Driving
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Speeding is the number one factor in traffic fatalities in Virginia, accounting for 49.5% of all traffic deaths in 2023. There were 25,274 speed-related crashes, 449 deaths and 13,474 injuries. Advocates and a group of safety partners has written to…

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Advocates Urges House Committee to Prioritize Safety Issues in Next Transportation Reauthorization
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Advocates has sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of the January 15 hearing titled: “America Builds: The State of the Nation’s Transportation System.” The letter highlighted the importance…

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WA: Advocates Spearheads Letter Supporting .05 BAC Limit in to Tackle Impaired Driving Tragedies
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Ahead of a hearing today in the state Senate Law and Justice Committee, Advocates, along with several other coalition partners have sent a letter supporting Senate Bill (SB) 5067. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving…

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Statement on Proposal by NHTSA to Allow Exemptions from Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems (ADS)
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Proposal to Allow Exemptions from Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) (Washington, D.C. – December 20, 2024)…

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Advocates and Safety Partners Express Disappointment Over Delay of Impaired Driving Prevention Tech Rule by NHTSA
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Today, Advocates along with other safety partners released a joint statement on NHTSA’s report to Congress on the delay in releasing a Final Rule on requiring impaired driving prevention technology in all new vehicles. The technology already exists and has…

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Statement on New Research Showing Massive Benefits of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) to Society
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on New Research Showing Massive Benefits of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) to Society (Washington, D.C.-December 17, 2024)…

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Statement on Final Rule to Require Front Passenger Seat and Rear Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Systems on New Passenger Vehicles
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on Final Rule to Require Front Passenger Seat and Rear Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Systems on New Passenger Vehicles (Washington, D.C.-December 16, 2024) Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

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Advocates and Other Traffic Safety Groups Call for Appointment of Proven Safety Leader to Head NHTSA in Next Administration
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Today, Advocates and other traffic safety groups sent a letter to President-elect Trump’s transition team, calling for the next administration to prioritize naming a proven safety leader to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nearly 41,000 lives were…

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PA: Advocates Makes Safety Recommendations to the House Transportation Committee
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As the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee prepares for the 2025-2026 legislative session Advocates shared a letter outlining the steps Pennsylvania can take to make Pennsylvania roads safer. Read our letter here.

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2025 Roadmap to Safety Report Rates States on Laws to Prevent Crashes, Fatalities and Injuries and Outlines Comprehensive Plan to Address Public Health Crisis
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roadmap to Safety Report Rates States on Laws to Prevent Crashes, Fatalities and Injuries and Outlines Comprehensive Plan to Address Public Health Crisis  With 116 people killed on our nation’s roadways every…

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Advocates Recognizes Safety Leaders on 35th Anniversary
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) Recognizes Safety Leaders on 35th Anniversary (Washington, D.C. | December 4, 2024) Today, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) will bestow awards to…

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DC: Advocates Provides Critical Information on Safety of AVs to DC Council
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As the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment considers the issue of autonomous vehicles (AVs) Advocates shared a letter with valuable information that can help guide committee leaders as they craft AV policy. Read our letter here.

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Statement on NHTSA’s Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of AEB Rule
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Rule for Light…

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Statement on Updates to New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Released Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on Updates to New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Released Today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (Washington, D.C.-November 18, 2024): “We are pleased to see NHTSA finalize long overdue…

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MI: Advocates Requests Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) Sign Legislation to Allow Proven Safety Technology in Active Work Zones to Save Lives
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Advocates has sent a letter requesting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) sign House Bill (HB) 4132. This legislation will permit automated speed enforcement (ASE) in active work zones on state-maintained roads and ensure Michigan benefits from this proven, lifesaving technology…

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As Third Anniversary of the Enactment of IIJA Approaches, Advocates Calls for Issuance of Mandated Safety Rules
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In a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Advocates has called for the agency to finalize rulemakings mandated in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by the end of 2024. The unfulfilled requirements include automatic emergency…

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Advocates Leads Safety Partners in Urging Completion of Outstanding Safety Rules at OIRA
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Advocates along with 23 other organizations has sent a letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator, Richard Revesz arguing for the completion of safety rules that are currently under review. The the full letter here.

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Statement on Final Rule to Improve Passenger Safety in Motorcoaches Issued Today
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on Final Rule to Improve Passenger Safety in Motorcoaches Issued Today (Washington, D.C.-October 30, 2024) Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety…

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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 [email protected] 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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Statement on October Safety Observances and Halloween 2024
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Media Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202-425-2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on October Safety Observances and Halloween 2024 (Washington, D.C. | September 30, 2024) With pedestrian fatalities soaring, it is time…

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Advocates Recognizes Child Passenger Safety Week and Actions Needed To Save Lives
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Media Contact: Shane Austin, [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on Child Passenger Safety Week (September 12, 2024, Washington, DC) | Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the deadliest threats…

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Statement on NHTSA’s NPRM for Vehicle Safety Standard to Better Protect Pedestrians
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Media Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Vehicle Safety Standard to Better Protect Pedestrians…

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Statement: Labor Day Weekend Road Travel
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Media Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Labor Day Holiday Travel (August 26, 2024, Washington, DC) | AAA projects that overall domestic travel will be…

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Advocates Releases Safety Scorecard Regarding Truck Safety in FY2025 Senate THUD Bill
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We urge Members to oppose Sections 130 and 131 of the FY2025 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill (S. 4796) that would weaken safety requirements for large trucks. Read more in our Safety Scorecard here.  

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Advocates Brings Awareness To Deadly Issue of Red Light Running Ahead of 2024 National Stop on Red Week
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Media Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202-425-2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on National Stop on Red Week 2024 (Washington, D.C.-August 2, 2024) This first full week of August is “National Stop…

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Advocates Highlights Roadway Safety Issues in Letter Ahead of Senate Banking Committee Hearing
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On July 31, 2024, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Long-Term Economic Benefits and Impacts from Federal Infrastructure and Public Transportation Investment.” Advocates has submitted a letter detailing opportunities for improving roadways safety and highlighting concerns with…

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Advocates Shares Concerns with Automated Driving Systems and Autonomous Vehicles in Letter to Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
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On July 31, 2024, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will be in Executive Session which is expected to include legislation on artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter ahead of the session, Advocates has provided information on this issue…

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Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Lighted Crosswalk Research
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Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Lighted Crosswalk Research Washington, DC, July 30, 2024 | Today, the Insurance Institute…

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Advocates Spearheads Group Letter Urging Robust Funding and Action on Critical Safety Priorities in FY2025 Senate THUD Bill
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Ahead of today’s markup in the Senate Appropriation’s Committee, Advocates spearheaded a group letter to leadership on critical safety priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Transportation Housing and Urban Development funding bill. Read full letter here.  

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Updated Safety Scorecard on FY2025 House THUD Bill and Amendments
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We have updated our Scorecard urging opposition to anti-safety trucking sections 131 through 134, the Clyde amendment to prohibit use of federal funds for speed and red light safety cameras and others in the House FY 2025 THUD bill. Read…

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Ahead of House Hearing, Advocates Highlights Critical Solutions to Address Motor Vehicle Crashes
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On July 24th, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Department of Transportation’s Regulatory and Administrative Agenda.” Advocates has sent a letter outlining the importance of…

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