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Get Caught Up: Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas family
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas familyWhen a family of five from Northville was killed by a drunk driver, the sister of one of the victims decided to make meaningful change in their honor.
Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas family
Read full article: Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas familyWhen a family of five from Northville was killed by a drunk driver, the sister of one of the victims decided to make meaningful change in their honor.
Nightside Report April 26, 2021: Inside the fight to change drunk driving laws in honor of the Abbas family, Could there be a new stimulus check? Some Americans still waiting on previous one
Read full article: Nightside Report April 26, 2021: Inside the fight to change drunk driving laws in honor of the Abbas family, Could there be a new stimulus check? Some Americans still waiting on previous oneHere are tonight's top stories.
Bill to stop drunk driving reintroduced 2 years after crash that killed Northville family
Read full article: Bill to stop drunk driving reintroduced 2 years after crash that killed Northville familyWASHINGTON โ On Tuesday, members of Congress reintroduced legislation to reduce drunk driving deaths across the country. The legislation, Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate (HALT) Drunk Driving Act, will require the commercialization and standards for advanced drunk driving prevention technology systems in all new cars. Two years ago, Dingell honored their lives on the house floor and pledged action to reduce drunk driving crashes. The HALT Drunk Driving Act will make our roads safer, and will help us bring an end to the trauma of drunk driving deaths and injuries in this country.โMADD National President Alex Otte has spoken out in support if the bill. Read more on the HALT Drunk Driving Act
Dingell renews push to change drunk driving law 2 years after Abbas family tragedy
Read full article: Dingell renews push to change drunk driving law 2 years after Abbas family tragedyDETROIT โ Itโs been two years since a drunk driver took the lives of a Metro Detroit family. All five in the vehicle, Issam Abbas, 42, Rima Abbas, 38, Ali Abbas, 14, Isabella Abbas, 13, and Giselle Abbas, 7, died. โThe beautiful, young Abbas family was stolen from us by a drunk driver who never should have been behind the wheel of a car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study in July 2020 which found that more than 9,400 drunk driving deaths could be prevented each year when drunk driving prevention technology is made standard on every new car. Also see: Fund established in honor of Dearborn family killed in drunk driving crashLegislation Introduced Calling for Drunk Driving Safety & Technology Standards