RMV / Safe Roads Coalition



A DOT COM for MassDOT:   Registry of Motor Vehicles Unveils MassRMV.com

Opens door for advertising revenue; modern navigation simplifies transactions
BOSTON (February 4, 2013) -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Registry of Motor Vehicles Division has transitioned to a new website making it the first motor vehicle administration in the nation poised to accept advertising in order to generate new revenue.

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases New "Faces of Distracted Driving" Video

Please share this Youtube video with drivers of all ages.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the latest video in their "Faces of Distracted Driving" series.   "Faces of Distracted Driving" is a video series that raises awareness about the potentially tragic consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving by sharing the stories of families who have been affected by this deadly epidemic.   In 2010, over 3,000 people died in crashes related to distracted driving.   The series is part of Secretary LaHood's ongoing efforts to raise greater awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.   To learn more about USDOT's efforts to stop distracted driving, please visit www.distraction.gov and to watch the latest video, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUWs1jGcpMo.
Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach, MassDOT/Registry of Motor Vehicles
10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston MA 02115
Michele.Ellicks@state.ma.us
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/
Buckle up! Every trip, every time.

RMV 2012 Safe Driving Workshop Series

Attached is a letter from MassDOT/RMV Registrar Rachel Kaprielian announcing the 2012 Safe Driving Workshop Series. If you have difficulty opening the attachments, please go to http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/eldform.pdf and follow the instructions on the form.   I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you and best wishes for a safe and happy holiday!
Sincerely, Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach, MassDOT/Registry of Motor Vehicles, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston MA 02115

Winter Driving Safety Tips from Mass RMV

AARP — Planning Complete Streets for the Elderly

Older Adult Drivers: CDC Fact Sheet

In 2008, there were 31 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in the United States.   Motor vehicles allow older adults to maintain mobility; but as adults 65 years and older age, so does their risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash.   More than 500 older adults are injured every day as occupants of motor vehicles.   Thankfully, there are steps that older adults can take to stay safer on the roads.
      "Per mile traveled, fatal crash rates increase starting at age 75 and increase notably after age 80.   This is largely due to increased susceptibility to injury, particularly chest injuries, and medical complications among older drivers rather than an increased tendency to get into crashes."
Go to:   http://www.cdc.gov/MotorVehicleSafety/Older_Adult_Drivers/adult-drivers_factsheet.html

Older Driver Safety — A Brief Overview

UMass Gerontology, Boston (June 2009)We are pleased to share our report "Assessing Stakeholder Opinions of Medical Review of Impaired Drivers and Fitness to Drive: Recommendations for Massachusetts" in the attached file.   For those who contributed, thank you for your participation.   Also, thank you to those who expressed interest in receiving our findings.   We hope the report will be useful to policy decision makers and advocates as Massachusetts takes steps toward assuring safe mobility throughout the lifespan.   Sincerely,
      Nina M. Silverstein, PhD, Professor & Director, Undergraduate Gerontology Program, UMass/Boston
      Kelli Barton, Research Assistant & Gerontology PhD student

The Gerontologist published this interesting study:

Boston Globe 21 December 2009 — Off the Road

For Seniors Who Give Up Driving, the emotional - and physical - costs of surrendering independence can be high

Older Driver Education Programs

Boston Globe 19 July 2009 — Elderly Drivers Not a Big Threat

Elderly Drivers Not a Big Threat, Crash Data Show

Salem News 17 July 2009 — Elderly Motorists in Fewer Crashes

http://www.salemnews.com/archivesearch/local_story_197234400.html

Press Release — 30 June 2009

A Letter to the Legislators

Elderly Licensure Laws and Motor Vehicle Fatalities

U.S. GAO Government Accountability Office

Foundation for Traffic Safety








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