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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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MI: Advocates Calls on Legislature to Take Action on Deadly and Costly Speeding Issue

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Advocates has sent a letter to leaders in the Michigan House and Senate in support of House Bills (HB) 4132 and 4921. HB 4132 would allow speed safety cameras in active work zones on roadways under the jurisdiction of the…

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Letter Urging Support of Michigan HB 4132

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Advocates urges the Michigan Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to support HB 4132.  This bill would permit automated enforcement (AE), a proven and lifesaving technology, to deter speeding in active work zones on roads under the jurisdiction of the Michigan…

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Letter to the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Distracted Driving Legislation

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On April 15, 2021 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) sent a letter to the Michigan House Judiciary Committee urging the removal of a provision in House Bill (HB) 4277 to permit an exemption for device use in autonomous vehicles (AV), and supporting HB 4277 and HB 4279. The legislation would improve safety on Michigan roads by broadening the current prohibition on texting while operating a motor vehicle to include social media engagement and distracting viewing or transmitting of video and manual use (HB 4277) and restricting hands free use for novice drivers (HB 4279).

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