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URGENT: Action Needed to Defeat Nebraska Motorcycle Helmet Repeal Bill – LB 138

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Background on Status of Nebraska Bill to Repeal All-Rider Helmet Requirement: Numerous efforts have been made to repeal Nebraska’s all-rider helmet law since it was first enacted more than 33 years ago. They have all failed, and for good reasons.…

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Joint Statement in Opposition to Maryland Senate Bill 933

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Written testimony of Catherine Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; Lisa Tenney, BSN, RN, CEN, CPHRM, FAEN, Chair, Government Affairs, Maryland State Council Emergency Nurses Association; Dan Petterson, Ed. D., President, Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained and…

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Advocates and a strong coalition oppose bill to repeal NE motorcycle helmet requirement

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See the press release, “Highway Safety Coalition Urges Unicameral to Keep Current Helmet Law.” See Advocates’ letter, Nebraska Legislative Bill 91. See the fact sheet, “Motorcycle Helmets Save Lives: Oppose LB 91 Which Seeks to Repeal the Current Law.”  

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Press Release: Out of Control Death Toll on U.S. Roadways Requires Urgent Action by State and Federal Officials — New Report by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) Details a Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Crashes, Fatalities and Injuries

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The recent, unprecedented spike in fatalities merits urgent action.  Fortunately, the solutions to persistent issues causing crash deaths and injuries, as detailed in Advocates’ Roadmap Report, are verified and available.  Every serious preventable crash exacts a physical, emotional, and economic toll.  Lawmakers and those empowered to protect road users must chart a course in 2022 to address “out of control” fatalities by supporting proven countermeasures and commonsense vehicle safety upgrades.

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