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NC: Legislature Has Opportunity to Strengthen Drunk Driving Law to Save Lives

Advocates supports House Bill (HB) 1043 to improve the ignition interlock device (IID) law by requiring Driving While Impaired (DWI) offenders to engage in a compliance based removal in order to complete the IID term. We urge the legislature to also expand the current IID mandate to all first-time offenders to increase the benefits of this proven technology and prevent…

NY: Advocates Urges Passage of Distraction Bill to Help Keep School Bus Drivers Focused on Safety

Advocates supports enactment of Senate Bill (S.) 9559. This legislation will improve safety by prohibiting school bus drivers from using mobile telephones while driving when students are on board. Current law permits hands-free use of mobile devices. Hands-free is not distraction free and thereby places child passengers and other road users at risk when school bus drivers are distracted by…

Nearly 150 Crash Survivors and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones Ask Senate Committee to Prioritize Proven Safety Solutions

“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…

Remembering Our Beloved Team Member Allison Kennedy One Year After Her Passing

May 10, 2024 | (Washington, DC): Today marks one year since Allison Kennedy passed. We miss her vivaciousness, sense of humor, keen intellect, and dedication to our safety mission. We send Brian, Kit, Cal, Erin, Mike and her entire family and community of friends our deepest condolences. She will always be at the heart of Advocates. Read our tribute to…