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Read more about this public safety crisis and the solutions to help end it at saferoads.org #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth

The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act (S. 944/ H.R. 2011) is needed to make our infrastructure safer from distracted driving for peds and bicyclists.

The Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act (H.R. 3360) is also needed to require research on the impact of touch-screen based systems on driver distraction and recommendations to address this hazard.

Advocates and 85 Organizations Endorse Bill Requiring AEB to Detect and Respond to Bicyclists and Motorcyclists | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) and 85 Organizations ...

Congress needs to pass The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act (H.R. 7353) to make this a reality. saferoads.org/2026-magnus-...

According to @iihs-hldi.bsky.social, “Crash avoidance technology may be the most promising avenue for reducing crash risks related to distractions of any type.” AEB with pedestrian, bicyclist & motorcyclist detection should be standard equipment on new cars.

Over 3,200 people were killed in distracted driving-related crashes in 2024. Behind every number is a loved one who should still be here. Advocates is working this Distracted Driving Awareness Month & every month to advance commonsense laws & promote proven safety technology.

"This legislation is a reasonable & required step to make proven safety technology protect everyone on our roads...A bicycle or motorcycle ride should not end in an ambulance ride." Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for AVs, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonom ...

Public support for this policy is strong. In polling released by Advocates last week, 73% of respondents supported requiring AEB systems to detect & respond to bicyclists & motorcyclists in addition to pedestrians. saferoads.org/2026-av-tech...

Data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month showed that 1,103 bicyclists, 6,228 motorcyclists & 7,080 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2024.

Advocates and 85 Organizations Endorse Bill Requiring AEB to Detect and Respond to Bicyclists and Motorcyclists | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) and 85 Organizations ...

Advocates & 85 organizations endorse The Magnus White & Safe Streets for All Act sponsored by @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social & @neguse.house.gov It would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to detect & respond to bicyclists & motorcyclists. Read the release: saferoads.org/2026-magnus-...

GA: Speeding contributed to 24% of traffic fatalities in 2024 and speeding related fatalities increased 26% percent from 2015-2024. Requiring local referendums to use speed safety cameras undermines safety. We urge Gov. Kemp to veto HB 651. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-georgia...

OK: Per mile driven, teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4x higher than drivers aged 20+. Risk is highest at ages 16-17. We support SB 1687 to extend the intermediate license holding period until age 18 for specified novice teen drivers. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-oklahom...

IL: Speeding related fatalities increased 25% from 2014-2023 in IL, 436 people died in 2023 alone. The House of Representatives can improve safety by passing HB 4948 to create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for "super speeders." Read more: saferoads.org/2026-illinoi...

CA: Traffic fatalities involving speeding increased 31% in CA from 2014-2023; fatalities increased 56% for pedestrians; &12% for bicyclists/other cyclists. AB 2276 to enact an ISA program is needed to reduce these tragedies. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-califor...

VA: HB 994 to expand use of speed safety cameras to safety red zones in priority pedestrian corridors or high-risk pedestrian corridors in northern VA will save lives by protecting pedestrians & others. We urge Gov. @abigailspanberger.com to sign HB 994. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-virgini...

VA: 29% of traffic fatalities in the state involved drunk driving. Ignition interlock devices (IID) are a proven tool to curb drunk driving. We joined safety partners to urge Gov. @abigailspanberger.com to sign HB 561 to upgrade the IID law. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-virgini...

WI: We thank Rep. John Spiros & Sen. Van Wanggaard for sponsoring SB 248/AB 258 & @govevers.wisconsin.gov for signing it into law. 1/3 of crash fatalities involved drunk driving in WI in 2024. We are proud to have supported this upgrade of the IID law to help save lives. www.waow.com/news/gov-eve...

RI: 45% of traffic fatalities in the state involved speeding, the second highest proportion of any state. Action must be taken. We support SB 2942 & HB 8098 to create an intelligent speed assistance program for super speeders. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-rhode-i...

6/6 78% support requiring companies to report crash & incident info to @USDOT rising to 93% among those w/ a stated position. 79% agree there should be safety standards for remote personnel who provide guidance to driverless vehicles. 94% of those w/ a stated position agree.

5/6 Relatedly, the NTSB recently released results of an investigation into two crashes involving partial ADS. Chair Jennifer Homendy said it “highlights the urgent need for stronger safety standards and better oversight of automated driving systems.” www.ntsb.gov/news/press-r...

4/6 74% support requiring AV manufacturers to disclose the conditions in which their driverless vehicles can safely operate and ensure the vehicles do not operate outside those limits; among those with a stated position, 89% support that requirement.

3/6 The public also strongly backs specific federal safeguards. The poll found 76% support requiring a driverless car “vision test,” while among those with a stated position, support rises to 92%.

2/6 Trepidation is even higher for driverless tractor-trailer and delivery trucks, with 85% expressing concern, including 54% who are “very” concerned.

New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for AVs, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonom ...

🧵1/6 - Issues related to AVs from our poll out today: 81% of respondents are concerned about sharing the road with driverless cars, including 42%who are “very concerned.” saferoads.org/2026-av-tech...

New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for AVs, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonom ...

NEW TODAY: Polling Data Released by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) Today Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy Trucks. Read the full press release and poll report: saferoads.org/2026-av-tech...

We know far too little about remote personnel of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The findings from a new report from @markey.senate.gov confirm that Congress should act to ensure that AVs & their remote personnel are subject to minimum federal safety standards to protect all road users.

Media Statement on 2024 and 2025 Crash Data Released Today by NHTSA | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto ...

Our statement on final 2024 and estimated 2025 crash fatality and injury data released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): saferoads.org/2024-nhtsa-c...

MD: Passing the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act is Vital | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Advocates wrote to the House Environment and Transportation Committee urging the committee to advance Senate Bill (SB) 487/House Bill (HB) 256, known as the ...

MD: 28% of those killed in traffic crashes in 2023 were a vulnerable road user and fatalities rose 58% for pedestrians and 200% for bicyclists/other cyclists from 2014-2023. Passing the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026 is essential. Read more:
saferoads.org/md-passing-t...

MD: Advocates Urges Support for Intelligent Speed Assistance to Curb Super Speeders | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Advocates wrote to the House Environment and Transportation Committee to urge the committee to advance Senate Bill (SB) 366 to establish an intelligent spee ...

MD: The Legislature can improve safety by enacting an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) law for "super speeders." With speeding related fatalities up 40% from 2014 to 2023, proven technology to save lives is needed. Read our letter supporting SB 366: saferoads.org/md-advocates...

Safety benefits stack up from driver assistance features The safety benefits from features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure prevention and high beam assist grow as multiple systems are bundled together, insurance data show.

A new study from @iihs-hldi.bsky.social confirms that vehicle safety technologies like AEB w/pedestrian detection provide measurable safety & cost benefits. Time for U.S. DOT and Congress to require proven tech as standard equipment on new vehicles. www.iihs.org/news/detail/...