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Media Coverage
April 2, 2025
KCRG: Gov. Reynolds signs law banning handheld use of cellphones while driving
Iowa is joining 30 other states with a “hands free” law. This summer, drivers will have to put their phones down when they’re behind the wheel.
Media Coverage
April 1, 2025
WILX: Michigan’s new car seat law takes effect April 2
Michigan’s updated Child Passenger Safety Laws, which take effect April 2, aim to better protect child passengers.
May 19 - 20, 2025
Columbus, OH
2025 Ohio Traffic Safety Summit
The 2025 Ohio Traffic Safety Summit, May 19-20 in Columbus, will include keynotes, panel discussions, more than 20 workshops, exhibitors from across the nation, and much more. Registration is free.
Media Coverage
March 31, 2025
Road & Track: New Virginia Bill Would Put Speed Limiters on the Cars of Convicted Reckless Drivers
Virginia is looking to officially become the first state to impose speed-limiting devices on the vehicles of drivers convicted of certain speed-related offenses.
Media Coverage
March 29, 2025
WBBJ 7: Teens learn important skills at Ford Driving program
One local event aims to help young drivers gain experience behind the wheel. The Ford Driving Skills for Life program was in full swing this weekend at Rockabilly Stadium.
August 6 - 9, 2025
Breckenridge, CO
2025 Colorado Traffic Safety Summit
The 2025 Colorado Traffic Safety Summit, August 6-8 in Breckenridge, will educate and inspire Colorado transportation professionals to be safety champions and advance traffic safety culture in their community.
News Releases
March 27, 2025
Keeping Kids Safe on the Road: Groups Provide Funding for Youth Traffic Safety in Three States
GHSA and the National Road Safety Foundation are funding projects in rural and underserved areas to provide safe options for youth walking, biking and/or riding scooters.
Media Coverage
March 25, 2025
The Washington Post: Waymo wants to put self-driving taxis in the District next year
City government would have to agree to allow autonomous cars on the road for the first time.
GHSA Events
March 17, 2025
Future GHSA Annual Meetings
Save the dates for these upcoming GHSA Annual Meetings!
Career Opportunities
March 14, 2025
Transportation Management Specialist
The District of Columbia's Highway Safety Office within the Office of the City Administrator is seeking an individual to lead program management and evaluation of Project Safe Child, a multi-agency effort to increase car seat installation and caregiver knowledge of transportation safety for children.