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New IIHS Research Affirms Importance of All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Saving Lives

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Media Contact: Shane Austin saustin@saferoads.org 202-425-2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on New Motorcycle Helmet Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (Washington, D.C. | October 16, 2024) Advocates…

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IL: Illinois Should Pass Lifesaving All-Rider Helmet Law

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Motorcyclist fatalities are up 18 percent since 2012 in Illinois and at record levels nationally. We support HB 5620 which would require all motorcycle operators and passengers to utilize the lifesaving protection of helmets. According to a report by the…

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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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