Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety
Media Coverage
November 6, 2024
Licensed to Drive? Gen Z — and Their Parents — Increasingly Say “No, Thanks” Due to Soaring Costs
“Whether you start driving at 16, 26 or 46,” Fischer says, “you’re still inexperienced.” That’s why graduated licensing exists in the first place — to put up guardrails around new drivers during the...
September 14, 2026
Flynn Michael Foundation
The Flynn Michael Foundation was established in memory of Flynn Michael MacKrell, an 18-year-old who was killed by a reckless teen driver. The foundation advocates for stronger accountability, legis...
June 10, 2026
Gweedo Memorial Foundation
The Gweedo Memorial Foundation honors 16-year-old Joseph Conner Williams Guido, who was killed by an unlicensed driver. His mother, Tammy, the recipient of GHSA’s O’Rourke Award in 2024, is a nation...
April 10, 2025
Safe Roads Alliance
Safe Roads Alliance aims to be a leading advocacy group for promoting safe driving practices. Through education, legislation and partnership, they collaborate with organizations and individuals to p...
Media Coverage
June 30, 2025
Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign in Effect Through July 6
The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program launched its “Operation Firecracker Booze It and Lose It" campaign today to promote safe driving around the state.
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Media Coverage
May 8, 2025
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.
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