It has been 55 years since the National Traffic Safety & Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 ushered in an era of improved safety. Imagine all of the technological changes which have occurred since then. Yet motor vehicle crashes are still a leading cause of death. Why is this so?
Despite this senseless loss of life, safety advocates struggle to catalyze significant change. Efforts to save lives are restricted by the ongoing political tug-of-war over infrastructure legislation. Is it time for a new comprehensive National Traffic Safety Act to pass as a stand-alone bill?
National Traffic Safety Act of 2021
National Traffic Safety Act of 2021 Brochure
Let’s not get stuck in same old/same old strategies. Think outside of the box and come together collaboratively to bring about sweeping changes. Victims of traffic tragedies — gone in the blink of an eye — never come back. Protect the people.
