NHTSA on Countermeasures That Work to Address Risky Driving Behaviors

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release about their 11th edition of Countermeasures That Work, which is a report that can help state and local governments implement effective programs to help save lives, prevent crashes and increase roadway safety. The report is from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s and is part of the National Roadway Safety Strategy. The aim of the strategy is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, by focusing on safer driving, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer speeds and post-crash care. Listed below are some of the topics covered in the report.  

Program Areas in Countermeasures That Work  

  • Alcohol-impaired driving 
  • Motorcycle safety  
  • Bicycle safety  
  • Distracted driving 
  • Drowsy driving 
  • Drug-impaired driving 
  • Motorcycle safety 
  • Older drivers  
  • Pedestrian safety 
  • Seat belts and child restraint 
  • Speeding and speed management  
  • Young drivers  

Countermeasures to Increase Safety on U.S. Roadways  

The Countermeasures That Work guide has strategies and information that can help public safety and law enforcement agencies assess the use, costs, effectiveness and implementation time for various countermeasures that work to improve roadway safety in their areas. The program guide includes information to improve safety for motorists and other roadway users too. Safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorcycle riders is also taken into consideration. The various topics have a variety of information to help implementing agencies decide how to best deploy strategies for their communities.  

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