Senior automobile crashes and fatalities in Texas : are older Texas drivers safe?
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2011-09-01
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Edition:Final report.
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Abstract:Many factors can contribute to a senior being involved in a traffic accident, i.e. poor vision, declining
health, roadway hazards, and declining driving skills, etc. Throughout the US, laws are being enacted to
ensure that seniors can continue driving without harming themselves or the general public. Katie’s Law
(H.B. 84) represents an attempt to make roadways safer for senior drivers in Texas. Katie’s Law requires
that elderly persons age 79 and over must renew their licenses in person at Department of Safety offices.
This study examines data from Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) accident records during
2003-2008, to determine if enacting Katie’s law resulted in a decrease in senior fatalities. Finally, the study
ends by looking at additional senior friendly transportation initiatives.
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