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The Utah CODES project personnel have been active advocates for traffic safety in the state. Data linked and analyzed by Utah’s CODES project has been presented at the Utah legislature in support of traffic-related bills. Linked data have been integral in:
- educating Utah policy makers on the importance of passing a primary seatbelt law, which requires all drivers and passengers under the age of 19 years to wear a seatbelt and all children four years of age or younger to be restrained in a child safety seat.
- the campaign to promote graduated driver licensing laws in our state. This program removes driving restrictions in stages as novice, teenage drivers gain maturity and experience, until full licensure is granted.
- Compiling, in cooperation with the Utah Department of Public Safety, Highway Safety Office, the Utah Crash Summary since 1994.
In addition to providing data for traffic safety advocates, Utah CODES’ personnel have served as members of traffic safety organizations and participated in:
- the Utah Safety Management System
- the Coalition for Utah Traffic Safety
- and the Coalition for Effective Traffic Safety Legislation.