"In its annual "Roadmap to Safety" report, the Advocates for Highway & Road Safety once again surveyed the patchwork of statewide regulations that governs America's roads, and found a whopping 45 states had failed to adopt sufficiently aggressive road safety laws, including restrictions on text messaging behind the wheel, permitting red light cameras, and bans on open containers of alcohol in cars."
"Under the process known as "surface transportation reauthorization," Congress sets federal policies and allocate federal funding for (you guessed it!) surface transportation across the country. Unlike the annual budgeting process that recently led to the longest government shutdown in history, though, the reauthorization will result in a package of laws and programs that will remain in place for at least five years - including ones that could either bolster road safety or undermine it."
A nationwide survey shows 45 states have not adopted sufficiently aggressive road safety laws addressing texting bans, red light cameras, and open-container prohibitions. Only five states (Maryland, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington) and the District of Columbia earned "green" ratings, and none achieved a perfect score. Surface transportation reauthorization will set federal policies and funding for at least five years beginning with the next bill, shaping infrastructure investments and legal incentives. Advocates urge Congress to prioritize the safety of all road users, maintain robust funding for roadway improvements, and promote proven traffic-safety laws and vehicle safety gains.
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