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GHSA is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

06/09/2026

🚗 ATTENTION PARENTS! 🚗

Help your teen become a safer, more confident driver with FREE advanced driver training at Ford Driving Skills for Life.

📅 June 20, 2026
📍 Manheim Oceanside

📅 June 27-28, 2026
📍 Manheim Chicago

In one fun, hands-on session with professional driving instructors, teens with a permit or license will learn critical skills including:

✅ Skid control
✅ The dangers of distracted and impaired driving
✅ Safety in mobility

This hands-on training gives teens real-world experience that can help them stay safe behind the wheel.

⚡ Spots are limited — register today!

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06/08/2026

This is a must-watch for anyone confused about what’s at stake on our roadways! National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy makes the case for advanced impaired driving prevention technology, part of the HALT Drunk Driving Law.

Watch the full conversation on the new episode of The Intersection with GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins – check the comments for a link.

06/05/2026

Saturday, June 6, is National Secure Your Load Day – and it's the 10th anniversary of the founding of this important day.

No matter the trip or the load, be sure to tie it down to protect yourself and others on the road. Think it's not a big deal to secure smaller objects? A 20-pound object moving at 55 mph has the force of 1,000 pounds on impact.

Thanks to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the video!

06/02/2026

95% of transportation deaths happen on our roads—yet aviation crashes, which make up less than 1% of fatalities, often get the most attention.

In the latest episode of The Intersection, National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy joins our CEO Jonathan Adkins to discuss what road safety can learn from aviation.

06/01/2026

Join The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education for a webinar on July 9 exploring emerging trends in drug-impaired driving and how toxicology research can inform prevention, enforcement, and evidence-based policy.

Experts from GHSA, Responsibility.org, and CFSRE will discuss national priorities and the evolving impaired driving landscape. Don't miss this chance to hear how key research findings and emerging trends can inform a broader discussion on current challenges, opportunities and future directions!

05/29/2026

Last week, the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission hosted their first-ever Road Safety Convention, which recognized the work of the Commission and law enforcement, and included the participation of NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison. Thank you to everyone involved for your commitment to safer roads!

05/28/2026

Brandy Nannini, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Smart Start Ignition Interlock, shares why she's excited for the GHSA 2026 Annual Meeting and how technology can help us meaningfully address impaired driving and speeding.

Want to join Brandy and hundreds of other innovative roadway safety leaders? Register to join us at in Minneapolis, August 29 – September 2. Check the comments for more info!

05/27/2026

Last week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill, while House Appropriators released their FY 2027 funding package.

Daniel Zimmerman breaks down what’s in the legislation, what it means for State Highway Safety Offices, and what’s next in both the reauthorization and FY 2027 appropriations process.

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House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

05/23/2026

We're searching for a hardworking, savvy leader in events and member education who wants to put their expertise to use saving lives and preventing crashes on our nation's roads.

GHSA's Senior Manager, Member Education & Events will play an integral role in delivering the highest-caliber experience for our members and other constituents by helping to plan, implement and manage GHSA educational offerings and events, including the association’s Annual Meeting, the nation’s premier safety conference.

Check the comments for a link with more information on the position and how to apply.

05/18/2026

🚗 ATTENTION PARENTS! 🚗

Help your teen become a safer, more confident driver with FREE advanced driver training at Ford Driving Skills for Life.

📅 May 23-24, 2026
📍 Sharonville Transmission Plant, Cincinnati

In one fun, half-day session with professional driving instructors, teens with a permit or license will learn critical skills including:

✅ Skid control
✅ Hazard recognition
✅ Speed management
✅ The dangers of distracted and impaired driving

This hands-on training gives teens real-world experience that can help them stay safe behind the wheel.

⚡ Spots are limited — register today!
🔗 See the comments for links to register and learn more.

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660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 220
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Telephone

+12027890942

Website

http://www.ghsa.org/

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