Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Advocates wrote to Senate leaders in support of House Bill (HB) 4511 to establish protections for child passengers. HB 4511 will improve child passenger safety by requiring children to be restrained in a rear-facing safety seat until at least age two; children who outgrow a rear-facing safety seat to be secured in a forward-facing child restraint system with a harness…
read more34 percent of all fatal crashes in Minnesota in 2021 were speeding related, causing 167 fatalities. Senate File (SF) 2026/House File (HF) 2098 would authorize the state and localities to utilize automated speed enforcement (ASE), also known as speed safety cameras. This technology is proven to deter speeding and prevent crashes. They are recommended for state and local adoption by…
read moreIn Louisiana, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) have stopped 164,535 attempts to drive with a BAC of 0.08 or higher since 2006. In 2022 alone, IIDs stopped 13,339 attempts to drive with a BAC of 0.08 or higher. The technology is a cost-effective and proven solution that reduces drunk driving recidivism and helps keep our nation’s roads safe for millions of…
read moreWireless 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 caused nearly 41,000 crashes, over 14,000 injuries, and 119 deaths in Nebraska from 2011-2020. If enacted, Legislative Bill (LB) 1340…
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