News Releases

As the voice of highway safety, GHSA produces periodic news releases on topics of importance to its membership and the highway safety community.

New Report: No Progress on Reducing Speeding-Related Traffic Deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2019

CONTACT: Madison Forker, 202-580-7930

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) highlights excessive vehicle speed as a persistent factor in nearly one-third of all motor vehicle-related fatalities. Despite this, speeding is not given enough attention as a traffic safety issue and is widely deemed culturally acceptable by the motoring public.

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States Receive New Federal Drugged Driving Grants

Through federal funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), GHSA is pleased to announce that six states have received funding to help law enforcement better address drug-impaired driving.

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Lyft and States Partner to Encourage Responsible Road Use

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2018

CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140

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GHSA Releases Guide for States as New Research Raises Concerns about Marijuana Legalization’s Impact on Traffic Safety

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October 18, 2018

CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140

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GHSA Congratulates U.S. DOT on AV 3.0, Acknowledges Challenges & Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2018

CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140

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Though Traffic Fatalities Remain High, Dip Suggests Progress on the Road to Zero

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2018

CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140

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GHSA Supports NTSB’s Call for Comprehensive, Localized Solutions to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2018

CONTACT: Kara Macek; 202-789-0942 x140

Statement by GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) meets to consider recommendations to enhance pedestrian safety, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) thanks the Board for supporting a collaborative and locally-focused approach to the issue.