Transportation
Traffic Safety and Public Health: State Legislative Action, 2005
Transportation Series, No. 21
December 2005
By Melissa A. Savage, Matt Sundeen, Jeanne Mejeur
This report summarizes the many bills regarding traffic safety issues that were considered by state legislatures during the 2005 legislative sessions. The purpose of this report is to provide information about current traffic safety issues to legislators, federal officials and other interested parties.
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Contents
- Summary
- Introduction
- Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
- Occupant Protection
- Impaired Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Drivers Licensing
- Agressive Driving
- Speed Limits
- Automated Enforcement
- Motorcycle Helmets
- School Bus Safety
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Appendices
A. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regional Offices
B. State Safety Belt Use Laws
C. State Laws on Child Restraint
D. Children not Covered by Safety Belt or Child Restraint Laws
E. State Laws Restricting the Passenger Use of Light Truck Cargo Areas
F. Graduated Licensing Laws
G. Licensing Procedures for Older Drivers
H. State Maximum Posted Speed Limit Laws
I. State Policies Regarding Use of Traffic Cameras
J. Motorcycle Helmet Use Requirements
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