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WASHINGTON - The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) said it is urging Congress to quickly extend the Highway Trust Fund authorization, which expired Feb. 28, to ensure the continuation of highway safety programs.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on Dec. 7 joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Office of National Drug Control Policy and law enforcement to launch a national drunk driving crackdown to be held Dec. 16 through Jan. 3.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, August and September are among the most deadly periods on the roadways.

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WASHINGTON - In addition to supporting an NHTSA enforcement demonstration project showcasing how states can effectively enforce a cell phone ban, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) also urges employers ban all cell phone/texting use during working hours.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has called on Congress to enhance the federal highway safety program as legislators begin work on the highway bill reauthorization.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Governors Highway Safety Association released a statement applauding the National Safety Council (NSC) for taking a strong stand against cell phone use while driving.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Safe Kids Buckle Up, the child passenger safety program of Safe Kids USA in partnership with General Motors and Chevrolet, has won a Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Arizona Governor’s Highway Safety Office will host the annual GHSA meeting at the Fairmont Scottsdale Sept. 7-10.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its 2007 estimate of total highway fatalities, and the data indicate that last year there were 41,059 deaths overall, a 3.9 percent decline from 2006 and the lowest number since 1994.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) have released a new guideline to help states collect consistent, reliable data on vehicle collisions.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) new report, Survey of the States: Motorcycle Safety Programs, examines the dramatic increase in motorcycle rider deaths and looks at programs states have undertaken to keep motorcyclists safe.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- As millions of Americans take to the roadways for the busy Memorial Day Weekend and summer driving season, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reminds drivers that slowing down will not only reduce the amount of money they have to spend on gas, but also could save their life.

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