"Innovation and safety can and must advance together." Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety on action announced today by NHTSA to fast-track AV deployment. Read the full statement: saferoads.org/july-2026-nh...

Statement on Action Announced Today by NHTSA to Fast-Track AV Deployment | 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 ...

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Seconds matter during a crisis- we’ve seen too many incidents of AVs interfering with police, fire fighters & paramedics. Today I introduced the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act with @sfgov.sf.gov to ensure that AV companies provide clear emergency response protocols for first responders.

Speeding contributed to nearly 30% of traffic fatalities in 2024. One proven solution is the use of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) programs for repeat & "super speeders." We commend @foushee.house.gov for introducing this bill & urge Congress to enact it: foushee.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme Speeding | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

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HI: We thank Gov. Josh Green for signing HB 2023 to create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program. With speeding a factor in 42% of HI traffic fatalities, this program will be an important tool for making Hawaii roads safer.

PA: We thank @governor.pa.gov for signing HB 1862 into law. This legislation will reform the ignition interlock device (IID) law to make it more effective. With drunk driving contributing to 26% of traffic fatalities in the state, this necessary action will save lives.

This afternoon, Advocates' President Cathy Chase will testify before the Washington, DC City Council Committee on Transportation & the Environment regarding B26-0684, the "Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026." Read testimony here: saferoads.org/b26-0684-dc-...

Advocates' President Cathy Chase to Testify at DC Council Committee Hearing on AV Bill | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

On July 13, 2026, Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will testify before the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation a ...

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AAA projects 61.4 million people will travel by car this 4th of July holiday week. During this period in 2024, 579 people were killed in traffic crashes, according to NHTSA. We urge everyone to drive responsibly so that celebration doesn't turn into tragedy.

IL: Thank you to @govpritzker.illinois.gov for signing HB 4948 to create an intelligent speed assistance program for "super speeders." This vital new law will save lives and prevent injuries.

Read letter from safety groups to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social expressing opposition to anti-safety language in the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th (BUILD America 250) Act, H.R. 8870. saferoads.org/build-americ...

Advocates Leads Safety Group Letter Sharing Concerns with U.S. House Leadership About BUILD America 250 Act | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has led a group of safety organizations in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and  Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to e ...

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CA: Drunk driving is a scourge & the Golden State has the 2nd most drunk driving deaths in the U.S. They are up 45% from 2015-2024. We urge Senate committees to advance AB 1830 to require ignition interlock devices (IID) for all offenders. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-califor...

CA: Advocates Urges Two Senate Committees to Strengthen Law to Curb Drunk Driving | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In letters to the California Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committees, Advocates is supporting provisions in Assembly Bill (AB) 1830 to strengthen ...

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AZ: Thank you to Governor Katie Hobbs for signing HB 2417 to create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for "super speeders. This is a major win for safety, as data shows that speeding-related fatalities in the state increased 42% from 2015 to 2024.

AZ: Speeding was a factor in 36% of traffic fatalities in 2024 & speeding-related fatalities were 42% higher in 2024 than in 2015. We urge Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign HB 2417 to create an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program & save lives. Read more: saferoads.org/arizona-hobb...

AZ: Advocates Urges Governor Katie Hobbs to Sign Bill to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In a letter to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Advocates has urged her to sign House Bill (HB) 2417 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program ...

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AZ: Per mile driven, teen drivers have crash rates nearly four times higher than drivers aged 20 & older. Reducing the minimum age for instruction permits to 15 will increase risks for all road users. We urge Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto HB 2003. Read more: saferoads.org/arizona-hobb...

AZ: Governor Hobbs Should Veto Bill That Would Raise Crash Risk Among Teens | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has called on Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to veto House Bill (HB) 2003. This measure would reduce the minimum age for instruction permits by six ...

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As vehicles get bigger, the risk for pedestrians grows significantly. I'm proud to introduce the Pedestrian Protection Act to keep our children and families safe on our roads. scanlon.house.gov/news/documen...

Vehicles with large blind zones result in poor visibility & vehicles with heavy weights increase the risk of death or serious injury. We commend @scanlon.house.gov @mikethompson.house.gov & @friedman.house.gov for introducing this commonsense legislation. scanlon.house.gov/news/documen...

Scanlon, Thompson, Friedman Introduce Legislation to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities and Make Streets Safer for All Road Users

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Read our letter to members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety ahead of a hearing tomorrow: saferoads.org/june-9-senat...

Advocates Urges Senate Subcommittee to Advance Proven Solutions Ahead of Hearing | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, Advo ...

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CO: Thank you @colorado.gov for signing HB 1242 to require ignition interlock device (IID) use by all convicted drunk driving offenders as a condition of license reinstatement. With drunk driving a factor in 30% of traffic fatalities, this action is timely. saferoads.org/2026-colorad...

CO: Governor Polis Should Sign Anti-Drunk Driving Bill Into Law | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In a new letter, Advocates has urged Colorado Governor Jared Polis to sign into law House Bill (HB) 1242 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID). HB ...

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NEW: Media Statement on New Law Enacted Today in Maryland to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes. #StopSuperSpeeders saferoads.org/maryland-isa...

Media Statement on New Law Enacted Today in Maryland to Reduce Speeding-Related Crashes | 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 ...

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CT: We thank Gov. Ned Lamont for signing HB 5464 that includes provisions to upgrade the distracted driving law to account for evolving risks and improve safety. Read more on our support here: saferoads.org/2026-connect...

CT: Advocates Supports Provisions in House Bill Aimed at Combating Scourge of Distracted Driving | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In the Connecticut Senate, Advocates supports provisions in House Bill (HB) 5464 to curb distracted driving. To meaningfully address the prevalence and dang ...

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OH: 135 drivers ages 15-20 were involved in fatal crashes in 2024. The GDL Crash Reduction Calculator from @iihs-hldi.bsky.social estimates that reducing the minimum driving age to 15 would increase fatal crashes by 7% among novice drivers. We oppose SB 419. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-ohio-se...

OH: Senate Bill 419 Will Erode Graduated Driver Licensing Law for Teens | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In the Ohio Senate General Government Committee, Advocates opposes Senate Bill (SB) 419. This measure will reduce the minimum driving age by six months to 1 ...

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View our Safety Scorecard for tomorrow's markup of the FY 2027 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Bill in the House Appropriations Committee: saferoads.org/house-approp...

Safety Scorecard for House Appropriations Committee Markup of FY 2027 THUD Bill | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

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MO: Speeding is a factor in 33% of traffic fatalities in state. Raising the speed limit to 75 mph on rural interstates and freeways would further endanger drivers. Higher speeds are more deadly. We urge @GovMikeKehoe to veto SB 1408. Read more: saferoads.org/missouri-keh...

MO: Gov. Kehoe Should Veto Increase in Speed Limit As Show-Me-State Experiences High Fatality Rate | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In Missouri, Advocates is urging Governor Mike Kehoe to veto Senate Bill (SB) 1408. This legislation would increase the maximum speed limit to 75 miles per ...

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Read our group letter to members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026: saferoads.org/wp-content/u...

IL: Speeding is a factor in 36% of traffic fatalities and needs to be curbed. We urge @govpritzker.illinois.gov to sign HB 4948 to create an intelligent speed assistance program to stop super speeders. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-illinoi...

IL: Gov. Pritzker Should Sign Bill Making Illinois a Leader in Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has sent a letter to Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, urging him to sign into law, House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistanc ...

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CO: In 2024, 204 people were needlessly killed in drunk driving crashes in Colorado, accounting for 30% of traffic fatalities. We support HB 1242 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID) law and urge @colorado.gov to sign it into law. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-colorad...

CO: Governor Polis Should Sign Anti-Drunk Driving Bill Into Law | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In a new letter, Advocates has urged Colorado Governor Jared Polis to sign into law House Bill (HB) 1242 to upgrade the ignition interlock device (IID). HB ...

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Media Release: As Record Memorial Day Road Travel and 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begin, Advocates Urges States to Enact Proven Safety Laws. Read more: saferoads.org/memorial-day...

Media Release: As Record Memorial Day Road Travel and 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begin, Advocates Urges States to Enact Proven Safety Laws | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Media Contact: Shane Austin, saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As Record Memorial Day Road Travel and 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Be ...

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Advocates has released a Safety Scorecard for the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act scheduled to be marked up today in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Read the scorecard here: saferoads.org/house-motor-...

Advocates Releases Scorecard of Motor Vehicle Modernization Act Prior to House Energy and Commerce Markup | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has released a Safety Scorecard prior to a markup scheduled in the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday, May 21, 2026. View the Scoreca ...

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Advocates Releases Safety Scorecard Ahead of Build America 250 Act Markup | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Ahead of a markup on the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act) in the House Transporta ...

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Today, we sent a letter signed by over 12 organizations to the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure that identifies concerns about the BUILD America 250 Act & urges vital improvements. It is scheduled to be marked up tomorrow-May 21, 2026. saferoads.org/2026-build-a...

Today, we sent a letter signed by over 12 organizations to the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure that identifies concerns about the BUILD America 250 Act & urges vital improvements. It is scheduled to be marked up tomorrow-May 21, 2026. saferoads.org/2026-build-a...

Advocates and a Dozen Other Groups Share Concerns with Build America 250 Act in House | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

Advocates has sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure signed by over 12 organizations that shared concerns about the BUILD ...

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CA: Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities rose 45% from 2015-2024. 1,300 people died in these crashes in 2024. Assembly Members should vote YES on AB 1830, to enact an all-offender ignition interlock device policy to combat this crisis. Read more: saferoads.org/2026-califor...

CA: Upgrade to IID Law Critical to Lowering High Drunk Driving Fatality Rate | Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

In California supports advancing Assembly Bill (AB) 1830 to make permanent the ignition interlock device (IID) pilot program and upgrade the law to require ...

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