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These templates were reviewed by the GHSA Executive Board and NHTSA and were adopted by the GHSA membership. |
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Best PracticesIn conjunction with its Annual Meeting, GHSA recognizes various organizations and individuals for achievements in the field of highway safety. 2009 Highway Safety Awards were presented on Monday, August 31, at GHSA's 2009 Annual Meeting in Savannah.
GHSA showcases State Highway Safety program successes and innovative practices. Below are the four most recent additions. To submit a showcase for your state, just complete the online submission form.
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Genesee County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team (F.A.C.T.) Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning |
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Web Conferencing with Grant Financial Officers Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning |
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Alcohol Highway Safety Program Pennsylvania Department of Transportation |
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Teens in the Driver Seat Texas Department of Transportation |
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest is a national crackdown event that combines stepped up law enforcement, media campaigns and public awareness to keep drunk drivers off the roads. GHSA Members team up with NHTSA, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to step up drunk driving education and enforcement efforts at targeted times throughout the year. 2009 Holiday Crackdown Activities >>
Campaign to Eliminate Drunk DrivingGHSA has joined MADD and other highway safety groups to support its national Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. The Campaign has four key components: technology, tougher enforcement, stronger laws, and grassroots mobilization. The Campaign's goal is to "completely eliminate drunk driving...making it the public health equivalent of polio. Learn More >>
Support 21 CoalitionIn response to the ongoing debate about the 21 National Minimum Drinking Age, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has formed a Support 21 Coalition to educate the public about the scientific research behind the underage drinking law and how it saves lives. GHSA strongly supports the 21 Minimum Drinking Age Law. Both research and the hands-on experience of state highway safety agencies indicate that this law has saved countless lives. Visit GHSA's 21 Minimum Drinking Age issue page for more information.
Understanding and Messaging to At Risk Drivers – At Risk Driver SegmentationFebruary 2008, TSC/Yankelovich, Inc.
In a 5-year follow on to the groundbreaking Porter Novelli study (2002) “Prevention of Impaired Driving: Research and Recommendations," Yankelovich, Inc. was commissioned to reassess the most at risk/impaired driver population.
This report reveals five segments of drivers at risk for drunk driving and provides ways to reach these target segments. This research for GHSA used a web-based survey of 834 individuals. The results may be of interest to states, communities, partners/stakeholders and law enforcement personnel. State highway safety offices should use this report in crafting their strategic communication strategies for reducing impaired driving. Download Report >> 
[1.1 MB, 187 pgs.]
Click It or Ticket is a national campaign to boost seat belt use and reduce highway fatalities.
The 2009 Click It or Ticket mobilization took place May 18 - 31. State and local law enforcement agencies were out in force to make sure citizens are buckling up. The mobilization was augmented by national and state media campaigns and public outreach.
GHSA News Release >>
To help police officers provide parents with the most up-to-date child passenger safety information for their state, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is partnering with GHSA to provide some great new resources for State Highway Safety Offices and their law enforcement grantees.
Teen Driver SafetyDriving Skills for Life is a campaign working to build strong national recognition and interest in the growing problem of teen drivers. With multi-year funding from Ford Motor Company Fund, Driving Skills for Life is an innovative skills development program for new teen drivers that addresses the factors most involved in teen crashes. Learn More >>
National Teen Driver Safety WeekOctober 18-24, 2009
In 2007, Congress passed a joint resolution making the third week in October National Teen Driver Safety Week. Its mission is to bring teens, community leaders, educators, and parents together to take action and increase awareness to help prevent teen crashes, the leading cause of death for American teens.
State Highway Safety Offices are very involved in teen driver safety, and many plan activities specific to NTDSW. Others have year-long programs focusing on teen belt use, graduated licensing and underage drinking. GHSA, primarily through its joint effort with Ford's Driving Skills for Life program, is using the week as a vehicle for promoting safe teen driving. 2009 State Activities >>
Model Minimum Uniform Crash CriteriaModel Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) are voluntary guidelines originally developed in response to requests by states interested in improving and standardizing their state crash data. By providing states with a "minimum" set of data elements, MMUCC helps them collect reliable crash data, effectively guide enforcement planning, and shape sound traffic safety policy. The 3rd Edition was released in July 2008. MMUCC Website >>
The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running is dedicated to reducing the incidence of red light running in the United States and the fatalities and injuries it causes. The Campaign has assembled a team of leaders from the fields of law enforcement, transportation engineering, healthcare and emergency medicine, and traffic safety, to tackle this crucial safety issue. Barbara Harsha, GHSA executive director, serves on the Campaign's Advisory Board. For more information, check out www.stopredlightrunning.com.
The Safe Routes to School helps communities enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school safely. The National Center for Safe Routes to School offers a centralized clearninghouse of information on how to start and sustain a Safe Routes to School program, case studies of successful programs and other training and technical assistance resources. The Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. GHSA is a cosponsor of the Safe Routes to School clearinghouse. Go to www.saferoutesinfo.org to learn more.
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