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LA: Advocates Heralds Passage of Lifesaving Drunk Driving Law in Louisiana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on Passage of Senate Bill (SB) 7 to Upgrade Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Law for Drunk Drivers This Safety Victory Will Save Lives in Louisiana March 1, 2024 | Yesterday, the Louisiana State Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 7 introduced by Sen. Rick Edmonds (R-Central). Once enacted, the new law will mandate ignition interlock devices (IIDs)…

LA: House Members Should Vote YES on Senate Bill 7 to Help Prevent Drunk Driving

In 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…

IA: Advocates Speaks Out on Efforts to Weaken State’s GDL Laws

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of teens in the United States. In fact, the fatal crash rate per mile driven is nearly three times as high for 16- to 19-year-olds as it is for ages 20 and over. These statistics confirm teen and young adult novice drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes because they…

KY: A YES Vote on HB 192 Will Improve Safety in Active Highway Work Zones

Vote YES to Advance HB 192 to Improve Safety in Active Highway Work Zones The Dangerous, Deadly and Costly Problem: In 2021, there were 806 fatalities on Kentucky roads. The Bluegrass State incurred $6.2 billion in economic harm due to motor vehicle crashes according to a 2019 analysis. Work zones are particularly dangerous. In 2022, 1,074 crashes occurred in Kentucky…