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What Are Georgia’s Pedestrian Safety Laws?
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month Every year, hundreds of pedestrians in Georgia are hit by cars, and many of those crashes could have been prevented if drivers had simply followed the law. During October’s Pedestrian Safety Month, it’s especially important to shine a light on Georgia’s pedestrian protection laws and how they can help injured…
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Addy’s Law Targets Dangerous Driving Around Georgia School Buses
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Protecting Children With One of the Toughest School Bus Safety Laws in the Nation As Georgia students head back to school, there’s a new safety measure every driver needs to know — and it comes with some of the highest penalties in the country. Addy’s Law, enacted in 2024, makes it illegal to pass a…
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Why SUVs and Truck Sizes Must Shrink to Save Non-Passenger Lives
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new vehicle rules that it says will reduce pedestrian deaths. For the first time ever, auto manufacturers would be required to study what happens to crash test dummies hit outside of a vehicle. The rules will likely cause the design of vehicles, particularly large ones like trucks…
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Georgia Among States Setting Higher Pedestrian Death Targets
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Loophole removes restriction on federal funds According to Smart Growth America, Georgia ranks ninth for highest per capita pedestrian deaths in the United States. It seems natural to set a goal to reduce fatalities. But for 2024, the state has set a formal federal goal to increase the number of expected pedestrian deaths. It has…
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Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia Are on the Rise
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The pedestrian fatality rate in Georgia has reached a critical point. Statistical data reveals a harsh reality that pedestrians face a significantly higher risk here compared to many other parts of the country. According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest pedestrian fatality…
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Why Are Pedestrian Accidents in Atlanta Spiking?
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Fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise in Atlanta. Metro Atlanta has a lot of traffic and a lot of pedestrians. When a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a person, the injuries sustained by the pedestrian are often catastrophic. Drivers should remember to yield to people on foot and that…
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Report: U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Spiked to 40-Year High in 2021
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Negligent drivers continue to put people on foot at risk of injury and death According to a troubling new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the U.S. recorded its highest number of pedestrian deaths in four decades, as 7,485 people tragically lost their lives on the nation’s roadways in 2021. That’s about 20…
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Hit By a Car? Pedestrian Right of Way Laws in GA
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Even though fewer Americans drove during the pandemic, pedestrian deaths increased by 20% in the first half of 2020. With traffic at record-lows last year, how can this be? It seems that with fewer cars on the road, drivers chose to increase dangerous behaviors, including speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving. According to the Governors…
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Are pedestrian fatalities getting enough attention?
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While traffic fatalities involving car occupants have declined over the last few years, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise. In fact, a total of 6,283 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This marked a three percent increase from 2017. According to safety advocates, the…
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Is Georgia one of the worst states in the country for pedestrian safety?
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Pedestrians are the most susceptible to severe injuries and fatalities caused by negligent drivers. Unlike motorists, they don’t have the protection of airbags and seat belts. And compared to many motorcyclists and bicyclists, they’re not equipped with helmets and other protective gear. Where does Georgia stand when it comes to pedestrian safety? The bad…
