Senator Klobuchar is awarded the 2010 Highway Safety Leader Award and stands with (L-R) Jacqueline S. Gillan, vice president, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; William Vainisi, VP and assistant general counsel, government and Industry Relations, Allstate Insurance Company; Isabelle Hammond, Camp Fire USA; and Brianna Walker, Camp Fire USA.
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety presented U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar with the 2010 Highway Safety Leader Award for her commitment and contributions to advancing highway and auto safety.
“We need to create a culture of safety for young drivers,” said Klobuchar. “Taking steps to remove dangerous distractions and help drivers mature while gaining experience will make the roads safer for all drivers. Receiving this award is an honor and I will continue my work to keep our roads safe.”
During her eight years as Hennepin County Attorney, Klobuchar made driver safety one of her top priorities. Last month, Klobuchar and Senators Gillibrand (D-NY) and Christopher Dodd (D-CT) introduced the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STAND UP) Act.
The bill will establish national standards for all states to implement Graduated Drivers License (GDL) programs that help teens become safe, responsible drivers.
Additionally, Klobuchar is a co-sponsor of both the Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 and the Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act” (ALERT Drivers Act).
Klobuchar is also a co-sponsor of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. The legislation will improve vehicle safety standards to better protect drivers, make vehicle safety information more accessible to consumers, and provide the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with the necessary resources and authority to address vehicle safety defects in the future. The bill follows a series of Toyota recalls that highlighted weaknesses in the government’s vehicle safety monitoring system.
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