Designating December 1, 2024, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Legislation Details

Designates December 1, 2024, as “Drive Safer Sunday.”
Aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving to reduce motor vehicle crashes, deaths, and injuries.
Highlights that motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the U.S.
Notes that wearing a seat belt saves over 15,000 lives annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
References Road Safe America, an organization focused on promoting safe driving after a tragic accident.
Encourages educational campaigns in schools to promote safe driving among students.
Urges national trucking firms to remind drivers to prioritize safety on this busy travel day.
Calls on clergy to remind congregants to drive safely when attending services and gatherings.
Requests law enforcement to remind the public about safe driving, especially on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Encourages all Americans to use this day to educate themselves about highway safety.