Americans Want More Safety Laws to Prevent Accidents
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety holds no surprises for Atlanta car accident attorneys. The study seems to indicate massive support for more federal and state traffic safety laws that can help prevent accidents.
According to the study, 62% of respondents wanted the federal government to get more involved in passing traffic safety laws that could protect motorists by reducing the incidence of undesirable driving behaviors. A further 57% also want states to get involved in traffic safety matters. 70% of respondents said they want traffic safety laws be more strictly enforced.
Besides, there also seems to be plenty of support for stronger graduated driver licensing programs in Georgia. 62% of the respondents wanted new drivers to undergo an education program before they begin driving with a full license. Also, 60% of respondents said they wanted more auto safety features to prevent accidents.
In recent years, Georgia has passed two important pieces of legislation aimed at helping prevent motorcycle accidents. Last year, Georgia finally approved a law that makes it mandatory for pickup truck drivers to wear seat belts at all times. This category of drivers had been excluded from seat belt laws until then. Georgia has also since banned texting while driving for motorists.
These laws are essential to reduce the kind of driving behaviors that contribute to accidents every year. Seatbelts save lives, and motorists need to be encouraged to buckle up at all times. Besides, the ban on texting while driving will help reduce the number of accidents caused every year by distracted drivers.
There are times when more government interference is not just necessary, but highly welcome.
