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The National Safety Council has stood up for safety since 1913. We continue to advocate for safety with more than one hundred current policy statements.
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#158: Focusing License Suspension on Roadway Safety Offenses

Drivers' licenses are being suspended for a growing number of non-moving violations, including failure to pay child support or fines. This policy supports suspending driving privileges only for roadway and traffic safety-related behaviors to restore the focus on safety and more accurately reflect state challenges related to risky driving behaviors.

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#15: 55 MPH National Speed Limit

Supports national 55mph speed limit.

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Transportation

#16: Highway Trust Fund

Adequate funds must exist to maintain and improve the nation’s highway system to achieve mobility with safety.

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Transportation

#17: Motorcycle Helmets

Recommends all motorcycle riders wear approved helmets.

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Transportation

#23: Automobile Passenger Restraint Systems

Urges seat belt use by all motor vehicle occupants, and that the use of seat belts be promoted by all safety organizations and all supporting organizations.

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Transportation

#25: Extended Safety Belt Usage

Member organizations should require seatbelt use.

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Transportation

#32: Under 21 Drinking and Driving

Supports minimum drinking age of 21; supports federal sanctions for states not in compliance.

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Transportation

#39: Speed Limited Motor Driven Cycles (MOPEDS)

States should adopt uniform definition and requirements for MOPEDS.

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Transportation

#42: Sanctions for Drivers Convicted of Alcohol Impaired Driving

Sets out suggested penalties including license revocation for all offenders; elimination of mandatory severe penalties for first-time offenders (no jail time); assure swift adjudication; alcohol treatment should be in addition to, not in lieu of revocation and other penalties.

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#43: Enforcement of Laws Aimed at Alcohol Impaired Driving

Includes enforcement specifics: all nighttime driving violations should be tested for alcohol with passive sensors, screen all drivers stopped at checkpoints, accountability and peformance measures for road checkpoints.

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