Author: Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection Product Safety, and Insurance of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate
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Published: 2012-07-26
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9781478312512
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We are here to discuss the reauthorization of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA. We will also discuss how to improve safety standards in our vehicles and safety programs on our roadways. Today, we will hear from witnesses that represent the executive branch, the states, the automotive industry, and automotive safety advocates. The witnesses will provide us with a better understanding of NHTSA's two core missions; vehicle safety and highway safety. By improving in both areas, we hope to continue to reduce traffic fatalities. I was pleased to hear that the number of traffic fatalities fell 3 percent between 2009 and 2010. But with over 32,000 traffic fatalities last year throughout our country, we need to keep on the right track in improving safety.