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Read NewsEver wonder what would happen if the police just stopped enforcing traffic laws? New Jersey State Police ran a sort of experiment along those lines, beginning in summer 2023—about a week after the release of a report documenting racial disparities in traffic enforcement. From July of that year to March 2024, the number of tickets issued by troopers for speeding, drunk driving, and other serious violations fell by 61 percent.
“Our roads remain incredibly dangerous for people outside of a motor vehicle,” said Adam Snider, director of communications at the Governors Highway Safety Association. A December AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report pointed to speeding, distracted driving and aggressive driving leading to tens of thousands of lives lost each year. An online survey conducted by the AAA Foundation revealed that while drivers recognize these behaviors as unsafe, they admitted to doing them anyway.
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See All Upcoming EventsFebruary 4, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Successful engagement with Tribal communities in your state requires attention to a variety of cultural and judicial considerations. Tribal law governs the enforcement work that the communities do and impacts the types of support that State Highway Safety Offices can provide, while understanding tribal culture and customs impacts the ability to develop effective partnerships.
March 9-11, 2025 | Long Beach, CA
The 2025 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety will be held March 9-11, 2025, in Long Beach, California. GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins will moderate a pedestrian safety workshop and Senior Director of External Engagement Pam Shadel Fischer will lead a session on new approaches to long-term behavior change. Learn more about the meeting.