Status Report, Vol. 19: 1984
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DOT tells court it's too early to review 208 ruling
Petitioners urge court to deny Dole's request for postponing review
Low cost air bags
Dole gives Congress spending outline for seat belt program
NHTSA will use moving barrier in new car test program
New York sues DOT for creating 'perverse hobson's choice'
Errors in securing child restraints can minimize protection
New officers named for IIHS, HLDI boards
Nationwide, NAII join Institute in bid to deny waiver for NY belt law
Council recommends Congress retain 55 mph limit
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Teenagers admit illegal driving and other traffic violations
HLDI study finds GM models have lower injury frequency
Savings of 2.5 mph bumper standard rollback hugely overestimated
More automakers improve bumpers to meet 5 mph standard
A California seat belt law
New Jersey becomes second state to enact seat belt use law
Crashes cause two-thirds of all hospitalizations for heart, liver injuries
The Injury Fact Book, an unrivaled source of information for identifying those who are susceptible to serious injury
Traffic deaths increase in September
Cuomo urges Dole to reconsider restraint ruling
Public meeting on car theft scheduled
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Petition would deny waiver for New York's seat belt use law
Link shown between crash test results and actual traffic deaths
Study finds 81 percent of male drivers killed in crashes took drugs
NHTSA outlines plan for new automated national driver register
Legislation enacted to fight the nation's auto theft 'industry'
Study on fractures: 4.6 million visit ER due to fractures, study says
Bill gives DOT power to limit bigger trucks on interstate system
In preliminary step, FHWA seeks views on auto transporters
Selected bibliography 1984
Report criticizes truck safety agency
'Down payment' made on DOT's seat belt education program
Many repeat offenders among drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes
Moped law: California to require helmets for young drivers
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Technology is available to make U.S. trucks safer, review shows
Budget for DOT's buckle-up campaign jumps to $160 million
Consortium challenges DOT's latest ruling on automatic restraints
'Withdrawing protection for one-third of the nation'
Years of life lost: premature death examined
Patient's intoxication can falsely magnify the degree of brain injury
Air bags: new booklet available
Bumpers report now available from Institute
Study dispels opinion that belted motorists take more risks
Right-turn-on-red intersections: a turn for the worse
Center seeks stricter requirements for new Hybrid III test dummy
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Ford to offer air bag on Tempo and Topaz
HLDI reports small cars and imports have worst damage records
Crash injuries reported by police fall far short of hospital figures
Brake light data fact sheet available
Study confirms high rollover rate for utility vehicles
High risk drivers can be identified, but only as a group
NHTSA completes its crash testing program of 1984 car models
Update: Two more states enact law child restraint law
NHTSA seeks bids to equip 10,000 cars with daytime running lights
Child restraints: NHTSA issues rule that allows car and plane child restraints to be approved simultaneously
Lime yellow proves to be 'safer' than red for fire engines
BMCS charged with lack of leadership
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Special Issue: seat belt use laws
Canadian laws increase belt use; mixed results in reducing deaths
Other evaluations yield similar findings
30 countries have seat belt laws
Enforcement key to seat belt law effectiveness
IIHS's decade of support for seat belt laws
Summary of facts about seat belt use laws
Belt use rates vary widely in Canadian cities
Seat belt laws successful in Great Britain and Australia
DOT report underscores importance of vigorous enforcement
Without enforcement, U.S. belt laws fail to increase use
Outlook for seat belt laws in the U.S.
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Dole sets deadline for all new cars to have automatic restraints
Rule could 'hasten day' Americans benefit from automatic protection
New York drivers to get discount on air bags
Appeal notices filed following Dole's ruling on automatic restraints
Secretary Dole settles some technical issues, but others remain
Final rule draws mixed reaction from legislators and insurers
Quoted without comment
Mercedes-Benz taps sizable market with air bag equipped cars
NY's safety belt law won't eliminate need for air bag devices
Reagan signs '21' bill
Gallup finds americans favor air bag law by a margin of 2 to 1
FHWA seeks comments on skid resistance
Cost of crash parts more than triples price of '84 model
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GM's proposal for lower test standard called 'step backward'
Federal law links states' funds to 21 purchase age
Insurance data show weaker bumpers are costing more for repairs
GM to install extra brake light a year before deadline
Intersections with poor timing have more vehicle crashes
Daytime running lights cut vehicle crash rates substantially, study shows
Update
Sports, specialty models have worst collision loss results for '84 cars
New York becomes first state to enact mandatory belt law
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Belt use in Britain impressive but falls short of expectations
Institute urges Dole to end delays on automatic restraints
Insurers press Dole to require automatic seat belts or air bags
Fire claim frequency for 1981 Renault far exceeds other models
Baseball tests show HIC levels of 1,000 can produce serious injury
Woman sues major automakers for failure to install air bags
Luxury, sports models have worst theft record
Reagan backs bill linking states' funds to drinking age of 21
No increase seen in seat belt use
Small utility vehicles to be required to display warning labels
Minimum standards set up for drivers of tractor trailers
FHWA withdraws plan to allow fewer bridge inspections
NHTSA loosens requirements for extra brake light
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Special Issue: teen views on driving restrictions
Restricted driving reduces crash deaths: majority of teenagers do not oppose restrictions
Facts from earlier IIHS research about teenagers and automobiles
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Dole issues another notice seeking data on automatic restraints Quoted without comment Study shows insurance incentive does not increase seat-belt use Motor vehicle crashes are a major cause of emergency room visits Study seeks ways to eliminate deaths in pole crashes House bill links highway funds to restraint programs NHTSA releases more results of crash tests on 1984 models
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Defensive driving courses fail to trim crash rates
Tests show low levels of alcohol consumption impair driving skills
Administration is criticized for delay on automatic restraints
Two more states enact child restraint laws
Securiflex passes windshield test by clear margin
Amendment to restore 5 mph bumpers added to car theft bill
National commission to carry on work of presidential team
State Farm defines 'public acceptability' on automatic restraints
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Special Issue: highlights from the Injury Fact Book
Motor vehicle crashes leading cause of death to age 45
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X-car owners file billion dollar lawsuit against General Motors
IIHS releases results of 5 mph crash tests on 9 new model cars
Automatic seat belts lower injury claims
Long-promised tests for bumpers still not ready, NHTSA admits
Steed outlines budget and harmonization plans
Center sues DOT over structurally poor bridges in 32 states
Truck compromise for interstate access sought in U.S. Senate
Quoted without comment
Parents warned about improperly installed child safety seats
Doctors, crash victims gather at White House in support of air bags
Virginia sets up first medical registry for head injury victims
Poll shows Americans think driving is risky, but many don't buckle up
Traffic schools 'fail' with drunk drivers; suspension works better
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Hearing told USAA will buy 150 Tempos equipped with air bags
Breed gets contract with NHTSA to develop new air bag design
Study on car mass and restraint use measures driver risk
Dole campaigns for proposals to improve truck safety rules
Videotape on injury book
DOT outlines merger proposal
AAA urges 31 states to set the minimum drinking age at 21
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Federal agency to buy 5,000 Tempos equipped with air bags
Child restraint proposal lauded; new bill offered on alcohol purchase age
Quoted without comment
Roadblocks heighten awareness of efforts to stop drunken driving
Canada delays decision on 2.5 mph bumper until suit is resolved
Government releases results of crash tests on 1984 models
Information Institute launches national air bag campaign
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Teenagers, males are more involved in fatal crashes
NHTSA official named
Center sues FHWA to keep big trucks off narrow roads
'Car book' is expanded in latest edition
Risk behind the wheel is no greater for heart attack victims
California bill would require state to buy cars with air bags in 1986
Pressure mounts for better safety rules for trucks and buses
House committee report is strongly critical of carrier safety bureau
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Institute challenges NHTSA's estimate of air bag effectiveness
Automatic protection benefits would exceed costs, economist says
U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Mississippi's ban on liquor ads
Quoted without comment
Teamsters urge NHTSA to require wider axle on new tractor trailers
GSA chief says agency still wants new fleet equipped with air bags
Brain injuries: 'a new epidemic'
Expanded edition of automobile design liability now available
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First comprehensive U.S. injury statistics to be completed soon
Traffic crashes are leading cause of brain injury
HLDI reports collision losses
Facing almost certain defeat, seat belt bill is shelved until February
States urged to make 21 the minimum age for buying alcohol
Losses up sharply for 1983 Hondas, weaker bumpers cited
Child restraints: GEICO expands safe rider program
More new cars now being made with weaker bumpers
Breath-testing equipment problems found illusory
Higher licensing age in New Jersey lowers fatalities for 16- year-olds
Auto forced into ravine, driver emerges 'without a scratch'
REPRINT: 'Bumped' from the Washington Post
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