State Laws & Issues
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The States' Voice on Highway Safety
Each state and U.S. territory has laws governing various driver behaviors, from distracted driving to motorcycle helmet use.
Use the filters below to find all state laws on a particular topic or see all the laws for a specific state. GHSA defers to our State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) members' interpretation of the laws. This website includes brief, high-level descriptions of each law, but state laws may contain different nuances, definitions, exceptions and other differentiating details. For more information, consult state legislative or traffic safety resources.
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