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News Releases
May 6, 2025
GHSA, GM Step Up Investment in Distracted Driving Prevention
GHSA and General Motors are working together to prevent distracted driving by testing local solutions, supporting youth journalism and raising awareness with social media influencers.
News Releases
April 25, 2025
Association Executive Mantill Williams Joins GHSA as Chief Communications Officer
Mantill Williams joins GHSA as the association's first ever Chief Communications Officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience in media, communications and nonprofits to the mission of roadway safety.
News Releases
April 22, 2025
GHSA, Michelin Mobility Intelligence Fund Advanced Roadway Safety Data Analysis
GHSA and Michelin Mobility Intelligence are helping states harness cutting-edge data to gain a robust understanding of what's happening on the road and how to have the biggest safety impact.
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Media Coverage
May 17, 2025
Kiowa County Press: More than half of Colorado drivers refuse toxicology tests after DUI arrests
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new public awareness campaign to educate drivers on the consequences of refusing toxicology tests following a DUI arrest.
Media Coverage
May 14, 2025
WJON: AI and Data Team Up for Safer Roads in Our Community
The Sartell and St. Cloud Police Departments are partnering with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota State Patrol in a groundbreaking road safety initiative program to provide officers with real-time AI-driven data to direct patrol and visibility efforts to help reduce crashes.
Media Coverage
May 8, 2025
Jalopnik: Waymos Get In Way Fewer Serious Crashes With Cyclists And Pedestrians Than Human Drivers
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights that self-driving cars need a near-pristine safety record to be better drivers than humans.