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- Title
THE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PROBLEM AND THE U. S. PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY.
- Authors
Hearst Jr., William Randolph; Nedrud, Duane R.
- Abstract
The article presents a speech by William Randolph Hearst Jr., Chairman of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety, delivered at the Conference of the District Attorneys' Association, March 19, 1960. The President's Committee felt it important to place fresh emphasis on the major traffic safety needs facing the nation. Enactment, by every State and community, of sound, uniform traffic law and ordinances. Fair, firm and impartial enforcement of these laws and ordinances by properly trained and adequately equipped state and local police forces. Traffic courts that dispense fair and impartial justice, fostering respect for the law and support for its enforcement. Reasonable but strict requirements for obtaining and retaining a driver's license. Development, by all States and communities, of adequate and uniform accident reports, and use of this information to determine needs and corrective actions. Stimulation of construction of new highways, and rehabilitation and maintenance of those now existing, using the best engineering techniques to insure maximum safety. Periodic inspection of all motor vehicles. Nationwide instruction of young people in driving practices and attitudes. Progressive improvement of motor vehicle design and construction to afford greater ease in safe operation and greater protection for occupants.
- Subjects
HEARST, William Randolph, 1863-1951; TRAFFIC accidents; TRAFFIC safety; ACCIDENT prevention
- Publication
Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology & Police Science, 1960, Vol 51, Issue 1, p90
- ISSN
0022-0205
- Publication type
Speech
- DOI
10.2307/1140820