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CDC - Prevention Status Reports (PSR) - National Summary - Motor Vehicle Injuries - STLT Gateway

CDC - Prevention Status Reports (PSR) - National Summary - Motor Vehicle Injuries - STLT Gateway

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Motor Vehicle Injuries

PSR NATIONAL SUMMARY


The Prevention Status Reports highlight—for all 50 states and the District of Columbia—the status of public health policies and practices designed to address 10 important public health problems and concerns. The following policies are recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because scientific studies support their effectiveness in preventing or reducing crash-related injuries and deaths (1–15):
  • Implementing primary enforcement seat belt laws that cover occupants in all seating positions
  • Mandating the use of car seats and booster seats for motor vehicle passengers through at least age 8 years
  • Implementing comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems, which help new drivers gain experience under low-risk conditions by granting driving privileges in stages. Research shows that more comprehensive GDL systems prevent more crashes and deaths than less comprehensive GDL systems (4–11). Components of comprehensive GDL systems include
    • A minimum age of 16 years for learner’s permits
    • A mandatory holding period of at least 12 months for learner’s permits
    • Nighttime driving restrictions between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am (or longer) for intermediate or provisional license holders
    • A limit of zero or one young passengers who can ride with intermediate or provisional license holders without adult supervision
    • A minimum age of 18 years for unrestricted licensure
  • Requiring the use of ignition interlock devices for everyone convicted of alcohol-impaired driving
Other strategies recommended by scientific evidence for preventing motor vehicle injuries include enhanced seat belt enforcement campaigns (1,4), 0.08% blood alcohol concentration laws (16), minimum legal drinking age laws (4,16), publicized sobriety checkpoint programs (4,16,17), alcohol-impaired driving mass media campaigns (4,18), increased alcohol taxes (19), car and booster seat distribution plus education campaigns (2), and community-wide car seat and booster seat information and enhanced enforcement campaigns (2).

Seat belt law

A primary enforcement seat belt law allows police to stop a vehicle solely because a driver or passenger is not wearing a seat belt. A secondary enforcement seat belt law requires police to have another reason for stopping a vehicle before citing a driver or passenger for not buckling up. The most comprehensive policies are primary seat belt laws that cover all occupants, regardless of where they are sitting.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for seat belt law in the 2013 PSRs and 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2013, of states with available data, 18 states rated green, 16 states rated yellow, and 17 states rated red. In 2015, of states with available data, 19 states rated green, 16 states rated yellow, and 16 states rated red. Green means their was a primary enforcement law covering all seating positions. Yellow means there was a primary enforcement law covering only the front seats. Red means their was a secondary enforcement law or no law. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the extent to which states’ seat belt laws allowed for primary enforcement and covered all seating positions. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (20). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective.

Child passenger restraint law

A law that requires child passengers to travel in appropriate child passenger restraints, such as car seats or booster seats, until adult seat belts fit them properly.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for child passenger restraint law in the 2013 PSRs and 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2013, of states with available data, 2 states rated green, 37 states rated yellow, and 12 states rated red. In 2015, of states with available data, 2 states rated green, 39 states rated yellow, and 10 states rated red. Green means children through age 8 years were required to use child passenger restraints. Yellow means children through age 6 or 7 years were required to use child passenger restraints. Red means children aged 5 years or younger were required to use child passenger restraints. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the age through which states required child passengers to travel in appropriate child passenger restraints. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (20). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective.

Graduated driver licensing: learner’s permit age

Age at which a young driver can first acquire a learner’s permit, which requires a novice driver to practice driving under the supervision of an adult.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for graduated driver licensing: learner's permit age in the 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2015, of states with available data, 9 states rated green, 34 states rated yellow, and 8 states rated red. Green means the minimum age for state learner's permit was greater than or equal to 16 years. Yellow means the minimum age for state learner's permit was 14 years, 7 months through 15 years, 11 months. Red means the minimum age for state learner's permit was less than or equal to 14 years, 6 months. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the age at which states allowed drivers to first acquire a learner’s permit. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (21). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective.

Graduated driver licensing: learner’s permit holding period

The length of time a driver must maintain a learner’s permit before being allowed to apply for an intermediate or provisional license.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for graduated driver licensing: learner's permit holding period in the 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2015, of states with available data, 8 states rated green, 41 states rated yellow, and 2 states rated red. Green means the state learner's permit mandatory holding period was greater than or equal to 12 months. Yellow means the state learner's permit mandatory holding period was 6 to 11 months. Red means the state learner's permit mandatory holding period was less than 6 months. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the length of time states required a driver to maintain a learner’s permit before being allowed to apply for an intermediate or provisional license. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (21). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective. If a state had varying holding periods dependent on the age the young driver received his/her learner’s permit, its rating was based on the shortest holding period allowable for novice drivers. Exceptions to learner’s permit holding periods (e.g., a shorter holding period for completion of a driver’s education course) were not considered, and states were rated based on the general law.

Graduated driver licensing: nighttime driving restriction

A restriction against intermediate or provisional license holders driving without adult supervision during certain nighttime hours.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for graduated driver licensing: nighttime driving restriction in the 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2015, of states with available data, 13 states rated green, 13 states rated yellow, and 25 states rated red. Green means the state nighttime driving restriction began on or before 10:00 pm and ended on or after 5:00 am. Yellow means state nighttime driving restriction began between 10:01 pm and 11:59 pm. Red means state nighttime driving restriction began on or after midnight or had no restriction. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the extent to which states restricted intermediate or provisional license holders from driving without adult supervision at night. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (21). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective. If a state had varying nighttime driving restrictions dependent on the month of the year or day of the week, its rating was based on the least restrictive requirement. Provisions loosening restrictions based on the length of time the young driver had been licensed were not considered; states were rated based on the initial restriction only.

Graduated driver licensing: young passenger restriction

A restriction against intermediate or provisional license holders transporting more than a certain number of young passengers without adult supervision.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for graduated driver licensing: young passenger restriction in the 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2015, of states with available data, 44 states rated green, 1 state rated yellow, and 6 states rated red. Green means there was a limit of zero or one young passengers without adult supervision. Yellow means there was a limit of two or more young passengers without adult supervision. Red means there was no limit on young passengers. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the extent to which states restricted intermediate or provisional license holders from transporting young passengers without adult supervision. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (21). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective. If a state had varying young passenger restrictions dependent on the time of day, its rating was based on the least restrictive requirement. Provisions loosening restrictions based on the length of time the young driver had been licensed were not considered; states were rated based on the initial restriction only.

Graduated driver licensing: unrestricted licensure age

The minimum age at which drivers who have met all requirements of intermediate or provisional license may first drive unsupervised without nighttime or young passenger restrictions.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for graduated driver licensing: unrestricted licensure age in the 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2015, of states with available data, 6 states rated green, 24 states rated yellow, and 21 states rated red. Green means nighttime and young passenger restrictions existed and were lifted for drivers aged greater than or equal to 18 years. Yellow means nighttime and young passenger restrictions existed, and one or both were lifted for drivers between ages 16 years, 7 months and 17 years, 11 months. Red means nighttime and or young passenger restrictions were lifted for drivers aged greater than or equal to 16 years, 6 months or only one or no restriction existed. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the minimum age at which states allowed drivers who have met all requirements of intermediate or provisional license to first drive unsupervised with no nighttime driving or young passenger restrictions. States that did not have both restrictions were rated red. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (21). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective.

Ignition interlock law

A law that mandates the use of ignition interlocks for drivers convicted of alcohol-impaired driving. An ignition interlock is a device that analyzes a driver’s breath and prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected.
Bar chart showing the number of states rated green, yellow, and red for ignition interlock law in the 2013 PSRs and 2015 PSRs, along with a table showing the rating scale. In 2013, of states with available data, 19 states rated green, 22 states rated yellow, and 10 states rated red. In 2015, of states with available data, 26 states rated green, 20 states rated yellow, and 5 states rated red. Green means ignition interlocks were required for all offenders convicted of alcohol impaired driving (i.e., driving with a book alcohol concentration [BAC] greater than or equal to 0.08 g/dL), which includes both first-time and repeat offenders. Yellow means ignition interlocks were required for repeat offenders convicted of alcohol-impaired driving or first-time offenders with a particularly high BAC (e.g., BAC greater than or equal to 0.15 g/dL). Red means ignition interlocks were not required for any offenders convicted of alcohol-impaired driving. States with missing data are not included. (State count includes the District of Columbia.)
How These Ratings Were Determined
These ratings reflect the extent to which states required use of ignition interlocks for drivers convicted of alcohol-impaired driving. Ratings are based on data collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on July 1, 2015, and therefore reflect IIHS’s interpretation of each state’s policy at that time (22). The “as of” date referenced in the Motor Vehicle Injuries state reports—July 1, 2015—is the date CDC assessed the policy. The date does not reflect when the law was enacted or became effective.
**State count includes the District of Columbia.

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