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Missouri Times Op-Ed by Cathy Chase on Traffic Safety Laws

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August 26, 2021

These are dangerous times for Missouri motorists and road users. Crash fatalities skyrocketed to a 13-year high in 2020, with nearly 1,000 deaths, including 120 pedestrians, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT).

Action Alert: Oppose Senate Bill (SB) 712 to Repeal Maryland’s All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law

February 19, 2021

The effort to repeal Maryland’s all-rider helmet law has been consistently considered in the Maryland General Assembly over the past several sessions. This year, the bill (SB 712) has 10 sponsors, including three members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee (SJPC). The SJPC is holding a hearing to consider SB 712 on Tuesday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m. Several stakeholders have provided testimony in opposition including public health and safety groups, medical professionals, families of crash victims, researchers, and motorcyclists. Following the SJPC hearing, a vote will be scheduled to take place during a committee voting session.