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MS: Bill to Raise Speed Limit Will Cause More Death and Destruction on State’s Roads

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Advocates has weighed in to oppose House Bill 74 in a letter to the Mississippi Senate Highways and Transportation Committee. The legislation would increase the speed limit to 70 miles per hour (mph) on highways and 75 mph on interstate…

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Statement: New Study Reveals Results of Lowering Speed Limits

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Media Contact: Helen Jonsen [email protected] 202-977-7534 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Statement of Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates):  New Study Reveals Results of Lowering Speed Limits. Proven Safeguards Must Be Advanced with Urgency to Reduce this Killer…

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Letter Opposing Senate Bill (SB) 331 to Raise Speed Limits on West Virginia Highways

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Speeding in West Virginia was a contributing factor in 33 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2019, a notably higher proportion than the national average of 26 percent (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)). Excess speed can contribute to both the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes and is especially damaging to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.

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