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GHSA and State Farm are convening a panel of experts to discuss preparing motorists and law enforcement for automated vehicles. Executive Director Jonathan Adkins discusses the importance of this event.
Story by Tanya Mohn
April 30, 2019
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April 29, 2019
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To better assess drug-impaired drivers, states have begun legalizing the use of electronic warrants for roadside blood tests. This article mentions the findings of GHSA's latest report on drugged driving.
Story by Jenni Bergal
April 18, 2019
As Minnesota launches a high visibility enforcement period aimed at reducing distracted driving, Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson addresses the role technology plays in distraction.
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is running it's annual Operation Incognito campaign to detect and deter distracted driving. THSO Director and GHSA Region 4 Representative Vic Donoho discusses the effort.
GHSA partners with the National Safety Council to spread the word that it’s important – and easy – to check your vehicle’s recall status and schedule a free repair through the national Check To Protect campaign.
A new study suggests that handheld device bans to deter distracted driving result in fewer emergency room visits related to crash injuries. GHSA's Russ Martin discusses the importance of strong laws to bolster enforcement.
As the recipient of a grant from GHSA and Lyft, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) teamed up with the Illinois State Police (ISP) for "Ride Smart," a social media campaign encouraging ride-hailing as an alternative to impaired road use.
