PRINTER'S NO. 2425
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
473
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY SAYLOR, BIZZARRO, BOBACK, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE,
DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FREEMAN, GREINER, HENNESSEY,
HILL-EVANS, JONES, KINSEY, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MALAGARI,
MILLARD, MURT, OBERLANDER, PICKETT, POLINCHOCK, RYAN, SAPPEY,
SCHLOSSBERG, SCHMITT, SONNEY AND STAATS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 10, 2019, as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The number of highway deaths on Pennsylvania roads
totaled 1,190 in 2018, the third lowest number since
recordkeeping began in 1928; and
WHEREAS, There are many controllable causes of traffic
fatalities, including excessive speed, use of alcohol and drugs,
inexperience, carelessness and distracted driving; and
WHEREAS, On October 10, the National Society of Professional
Engineers, the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Expert Witness Council and
a coalition of government agencies are teaming up to focus
national public awareness on the cause of traffic fatalities and
the need to reduce the number of traffic fatalities; and
WHEREAS, For "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day," all drivers
should take an extra measure of care to ensure the safety of
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themselves and others by:
(1) driving courteously and defensively;
(2) knowing the rules of the road for their method of
transportation and obeying all traffic laws;
(3) wearing protective gear, seat belts or helmets;
(4) avoiding speeding or driving while impaired or
driving aggressively; and
(5) avoiding talking or text messaging on cell phones
while driving;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October
10, 2019, as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" in Pennsylvania.
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