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Press Release December 2, 2011
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 43,000 people are killed and roughly 2.9 million others are injured in car accidents every year.
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Press Release November 23, 2011
Oregon distracted-driving laws will not leave violators with a blemish on their records, inattention to the road severely increases the chance of a crash.
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Press Release October 21, 2011
The results of a new State Farm survey show many parents talk on the phone while driving and when teaching their children to drive.
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Press Release October 11, 2011
At issue in a case to be decided by the state Supreme Court is the whether a "joyriding exception" established by a lower court should be upheld.
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Press Release October 4, 2011
A new survey from Allstate Insurance shows parents trust their teens to drive, don't trust other teens and support GDL laws.
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Press Release September 18, 2011
According to a study released by the National Safety Council in January 2010, a staggering 28% of all car accidents in the United States are caused by drivers using cell phones.
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Press Release August 4, 2011
Accidents, as the old cliche goes, happen. But a majority of car accidents don't have to happen.
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Press Release August 4, 2011
Due to their size, weight and lack of maneuverability, semi-trucks can be especially dangerous when involved in an accident.
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Press Release March 16, 2011
Cell phone use is on the rise. The incidence of driving and talking or texting is too. Distracted driving and youthful drivers are two factors that have always impacted accident statistics.
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Press Release November 12, 2010
In a letter sent to NAFA Executive Director Phillip E. Russo, CAE, the Association was thanked by Michael Brown, Director, Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection, National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) Administration.
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Press Release October 19, 2010
Massachusetts passes ban on texting while driving, and Mass Criminal Defense.com shares information on the new law and how it affects offenders.
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Press Release October 7, 2010
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to support Drive Safely Work Week and encourages members of the Association to download campaign materials for free this week.
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Press Release April 15, 2010
An excellent way to reduce auto insurance costs, the defensive driving course is open to the public and saves State Farm policyholders 10% on liability, collision, and personal injury coverage
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Press Release September 18, 2009
NAFA is helping the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) drive home the message that safe driving not only matters to you, but to the people counting on you to get home safely each day.
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