Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
HB 1055 will improve the current child passenger safety law by increasing the ages of requirements for rear-facing safety seats, booster seats, and seat belts or child restraints. In addition, the legislation will require children under nine years of age to be in rear seats where they are safest. Advocates supports these upgrades and encourages the state to continue its…
read moreMay 21, 2024 Media Contact: Shane Austin [email protected] or 202.425.2776 MEDIA ADVISORY Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) and Survivor of a Crash Involving a Partial Driving Automation System Available for Comment Regarding Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Roadway Safety WHAT: The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports is holding a hearing titled:…
read more“Our families have endured the loss of a loved one or sustained serious, lifelong injuries as a result of preventable motor traffic crashes and incidents. And, we are far from alone. More than 42,000 people were killed, and nearly 2.4 million people were injured in traffic crashes in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While people…
read moreOn Tuesday May 21, 2024 the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports is holding a hearing titled “Examining the Roadway Safety Crisis and Highlighting Community Solutions.” Ahead of the hearing, Advocates has submitted a letter to the record urging the committee to advance proven solutions to enhance public safety. The letter also lays out concerns with autonomous…
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