Advocates opposes Anti-Safety Truck Sections in FY 2024 THUD Bill
Large truck crashes killed nearly 5,800 people in 2021. Fatalities involving large truck crashes have increased 66 percent since 2009. Truck driving is identified as one of the most dangerous...
View ArticleMore than 20 Organizations Express Concerns to Congress about Legislation on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 20 Organizations Express Concerns to Congress about Legislation on Autonomous Vehicles that Does Not Include Needed Safeguards and Regulations to Protect All Road Users...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: Press Conference on Proposed Legislation on Autonomous Vehicles
****MEDIA ADVISORY*** Virtual Press Conference Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 11:30 AM EST LOCATION: Please register here. TOPIC: Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others will voice their concerns...
View ArticleRemarks by Cathy Chase, President, on Autonomous Vehicle Safety | July 25, 2023
Remarks by Cathy Chase, President Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety July 25, 2023 Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others will voice their concerns about legislation on autonomous vehicles...
View ArticlePress Conference: Need for Autonomous Vehicles Regulations | July 25, 2023
(Washington-July 25, 2023) Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others voiced their concerns about legislation on autonomous vehicles (AVs) which does not include needed safeguards and regulations to...
View ArticleOppose Anti-Safety Trucking Provisions in THUD Bill, S.2437
Oppose Anti-Safety Trucking Provisions in THUD Bill, S.2437. Truck safety needs to be improved, NOT weakened. We urge you to OPPOSE Sections 127, 131 and 132 in FY 2024 THUD Bill, S.2437
View ArticleStatement on the Passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) (Washington, D.C. | September 29, 2023) Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety: “Advocates is saddened to learn of the...
View ArticleStatement: Oppose Anti-Safety Amendments to H.R. 4820 which Will Endanger All...
Statement by Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Anti-Safety Amendments to H.R. 4820 (Department of Transportation Funding Bill) which Will Endanger All Road...
View ArticleIA: Advocates Asks Gov. Reynolds to Veto Bill That Weakens GDL Law & Makes...
Advocates urges Governor Kim Reynolds to veto Senate File (SF) 2109. This measure expands an exemption to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) law for a special minors’ restricted license and will...
View ArticleStatement on Final Rule to Require Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on Final Rule to Require Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection for All New Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks Action by Bipartisan Congress and...
View ArticleAdvocates Shares Concerns with Automated Driving Systems and Autonomous...
On July 31, 2024, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will be in Executive Session which is expected to include legislation on artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter ahead of...
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