Advocates Urge Stronger Legislation to Stem Rising Roadway Fatalities, Emphasize Role of Technology and State Action
WASHINGTON — Safety on America’s roads has become a pressing issue, prompting calls for tougher legislation and improvements in vehicle safety technology. During a recent roundtable hosted by Nationwide, experts, including Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, emphasized the urgent need for legislative action to enhance roadway safety. Chase highlighted the alarming statistic of approximately 40,000 fatalities annually on U.S. roads as a clear indication of the necessity for reform at both the national and state levels. Chase advocated for the U.S. Congress to direct the Department of Transportation to implement … Read more