National Safety Council

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

#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

#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

#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

#149: Safe Systems

Supports the application of the Safe Systems approach to road safety in local, state, federal and private sector transportation policies.

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.

Transportation

#142: Drug Recognition Experts

Increase involvement in the area of drug-impaired driving, enabling NSC to become a leader on driving safety and impairment as states continue the trend of decriminalizing marijuana, over-the-counter and prescription drug use increases, and illegal drug use increases.

Transportation

#134: Graduated Driver Licensing

Encourages states to adopt best-practice GDL systems that meet a minimum criteria.

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#176: Drug and Alcohol Impaired Driving

#165: Equity in Transportation

#166: Distraction on the Roadways

#158: Focusing License Suspension on Roadway Safety Offenses

#149: Safe Systems

#148: Speeding

#147: Vulnerable Road Users

#143: Drowsy Driving

#142: Drug Recognition Experts

#134: Graduated Driver Licensing

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