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MT: Vote YES on HB 586 to Improve Child Passenger Safety

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April 16, 2025

Child safety seats are proven lifesavers Vote YES on House Bill (HB) 586! The Issue: Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children under age 14 in the U.S. In 2023, 1,019 children ages 14 and…

MT: Time to Join 49 Others States in Passing Law to Ban Texting and Driving – House Should Vote YES on SB 359

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April 14, 2025

Distracted driving poses a danger to all road users, yet Montana has no distracted driving law. Montana is the only state without a law to curb distracted driving. SB 359 will prohibit handheld use of an electronic device while driving…

MT: Bill Increasing Speed Limits Would Exacerbate Major Cause of Death on Roadways

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February 3, 2025

Advocates has sent a letter opposing House Bill 312, a bill that would raise speed limits on certain national highways, to members of the Montana House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee. Speeding is a major factor leading to traffic fatalities, contributing…