NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We commend Chairman
John Mica and members of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee for including critical safety provisions
for young drivers in federal transportation legislation pending
before Congress. The highway bill being considered in the
House includes a critical commitment to graduated driving licensing
(GDL) standards for young drivers, and makes important strides in
incentivizing states to protect teens and educate them about safe
driving practices.
As the process unfolds, it's important for Congress to recognize
the need for a comprehensive set of approaches to youth driving
safety as the most effective method to save young lives and save
billions of dollars in costs related to traffic accidents involving
teen drivers. While the legislation addresses and includes
some very important GDL provisions, the legislation should ensure
all of the following: 1) restricted licensure until age 18;
2) strengthened guidelines for nighttime driving; 3) passenger
restrictions; and 4) a strong provision banning the use of cell
phones and other mobile devices while driving for teens.
Greater incentives for states to enact strong GDL provisions would
also help to advance safer driving among our nation's young
people.
We are encouraged that members of Congress from both sides of
the aisle recognize the importance of a teen safe driving provision
in federal transportation legislation and we strongly support the
process moving forward. We will continue to work with members
to ensure the strongest bill with the most protection possible for
our nation's young drivers.
For additional information or to make your voice heard on teen
safe driving issues, please visit www.facebook.com/save11.
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