National Survey on Unsafe Driving, Red Light Running Program Results
22 January 1999
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NHTSA Media Advisory | |
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| January 22, 1999 | Contact: Tim Hurd, NHTSA; Virginia Miller, FHWA: 202-366-0660 | |
| Tel. No. (202) 366-9550 |
Media Advisory
Transportation Secretary Slater to Release
National Survey on Unsafe Driving, Red Light Running Program Results
At Symposium on Aggressive Driving
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater will announce the results of a new nationwide survey on unsafe driving practices at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 1999. His remarks will kick-off a two-day symposium of transportation and criminal justice experts to address issues associated with aggressive driving and make recommendations concerning it. Secretary Slater will also announce the results of a national program in 31 communities to dissuade drivers from running red lights.
WHO: Rodney E. Slater, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Ricardo Martinez, M.D., Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Kenneth R. Wykle, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
Criminal Justice Experts
WHAT: Opening remarks to "Aggressive Driving and the Law: A Symposium,"
Results of survey, "National Survey of Speeding and Other Unsafe Driving Actions," and
Results of a national program to prevent red light running.
WHERE: Marriott at Metro Center
Ballroom Foyer
775-12th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Opening sessions: 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 1999
Closing sessions: 1:15-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999
Note: Secretary Slater, Administrator Martinez and Administrator Wykle will hold a media availability immediately following the opening session at approximately 10:45 a.m. In addition, opening and closing sessions and a number of panel presentations will be open to credentialed reporters. Because of space limitations, breakout sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning will be closed to the press.
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