Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety
November 19, 2024
Speed & Red Light Cameras
Automated enforcement refers to the use of cameras to capture images of drivers committing traffic violoations such as speeding or red light running. Red light and speed cameras are powerful tools t...
November 19, 2024
Seat Belt Use
Seat belt use in the U.S. has increased steadily over time, but each year thousands of unbuckled adults are still killed in motor vehicle crashes.
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November 19, 2024
Speeding & Aggressive Driving
Speeding – exceeding the posted speed limit, driving too fast for conditions or racing – is an overlooked and dangerous driving behavior that has become the norm for many U.S. drivers.
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November 19, 2024
Distracted Driving
Driver distraction is a contributing factor in many crashes and often goes unreported. Distraction is more than just cell phone use and can include eating, drinking, grooming or even daydreaming.
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November 19, 2024
Teens & Novice Drivers
Driving is a learned activity that takes practice. Building the muscle memory needed to help a driver react quickly and appropriately in a variety of situations takes time. This explains why most no...
November 19, 2024
Mature & Elderly Drivers
Older drivers face an increased risk of traffic-related crashes and fatalities due to both a decline in abilities that can affect driving function as well a greater propensity for injuries as they b...
November 19, 2024
Motorcyclists
Motorcyclists are overrepresented in crashes and fatalities. Motorcyclists are more likely to be killed or injured than passenger vehicle occupants. The best thing motorcyclists can do to protect th...