Utah Bill Aims to Abolish Vehicle Inspection Requirement
Utah State Rep. John Dougall (R-27) has introduced legislation that would abolish the requirement that all motor vehicles obtain a certificate of inspection prior to registration. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says the bill would dilute the Utah State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program. ASA opposes these changes to the Utah Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Bill that Weakened State Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
Hawaii State Gov. Neil Abercrombie has vetoed legislation that would dilute the state’s Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program by exempting vehicles from testing for their first two to three years. Hawaii Senate Bill 1416 was originally introduced by Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, D-14. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says it opposed these proposed changes to
Highway Deaths Hit Lowest Level Since 1949
According to an AP report out today, highway deaths have hit their lowest levels in more than 60 years due to three main factors: more people wearing seat belts, better safety equipment in vehicles and aggressive work toward curbing drunk driving. The drop in vehicle deaths can also be tied to the poor economy and
Crashless Cars and Driverless Vehicles Not Far Off, Say Experts
The subject of crashless cars and driverless vehicles once again took the spotlight in a recent Scientific American magazine article, with the observation that collision avoidance technology is beginning to migrate to lower-cost cars and trucks. The next development in this technology, the article says, is automated braking assistance, which many believe will be the
New Study Released on Drowsy Driving
A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that an estimated 17.6% of all fatal crashes from 2017-2021 involved a drowsy driver.
Young Driver Fatal Crashes Fall 38% Since 2002
The Governors Highway Safety Association report shows that fatal crashes involving a young driver fell 38% since 2002, while they increased nearly 8% for drivers 21 and older.
New Study Released on Safety Benefits of ADAS
Report shows ADAS will prevent crashes and save lives, but many factors will influence the size of the benefits and how quickly they accrue.
ASA Calls on Texas Legislature to Oppose H.B. 3297
ASA says bill would end Texas vehicle safety inspections and make roads less safe.
Texas Senate Committee Kills Anti-Car Safety Bill
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program.
Study Released on COVID’s Impact on Traffic Safety
A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the number of traffic fatalities increased significantly in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
