National Safety Council

Transportation

#181: Equity in Roadway Safety

The policy position supersedes #165. NSC initially passed Equity in Transportation policy position in 2021. Since then, more research and resources have been developed on this topic. NSC addresses disparities and inequities in road safety to create a safer, more equitable transportation system.

Transportation

#180: Vehicle Safety Recalls

Supports enhanced efforts to increase awareness surrounding vehicle safety recalls, boost completion of repairs and include checking for safety recalls as part of routine vehicle maintenance.

Transportation

#178: Safe System Approach

The National Safety Council supports the adoption and implementation of the Safe System approach to road safety in local, state, federal, and private sector transportation policies, programs and strategies.

Transportation

#176: Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving

Updated and enhanced policy on impaired driving that reflects the variety of interventions, data and information available to save lives on the road.

Transportation

#166: Distraction on the Roadways

Supports laws banning use of electronic devices while driving, policies that prohibit distracted driving in all workplaces and more.

Transportation

#165: Equity in Transportation

NSC is compelled to address systemic disparities and inequities in road safety to create a safer, more equitable transportation system. NSC will use its platform to promote safety for all and make equity a priority nationally, as well as within its own organizational culture.

Transportation

#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.

Transportation

#148: Speeding

Supports speed setting standards in the U.S. based on the Safe Systems approach to prioritize safety for all roadway users.

Transportation

#147: Vulnerable Road Users

Supports transportation policies that incorporate practices – such as improvements to infrastructure, universal helmet laws and lower speed limits – to protect pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists.

Transportation

#143: Drowsy Driving

Supports the implementation of effective countermeasures and policies to reduce fatigue risks on the road for commercial and passenger vehicle drivers.

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#181: Equity in Roadway Safety

#180: Vehicle Safety Recalls

#178: Safe System Approach

#176: Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving

#166: Distraction on the Roadways

#165: Equity in Transportation

#158: Focusing License Suspension on Roadway Safety Offenses

#148: Speeding

#147: Vulnerable Road Users

#143: Drowsy Driving

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