Jason's Law

Sept 8th is national call in day for Jason's Law For Safe Truck Parking creates safer highways for EVERYONE!! Rested drivers= safer drivers=safer highways!?!

I've posted on Facebook several times about Jason's Law -&- never thought to post about it here -but- today that is going to change!?! Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with Jason's Law...something that is VERY important to me!?!


The Current Transportation Bill expires the end of September,
Adding Jason's law to the new bill will offer more safe truck parking for professional drivers and will open the door to an awareness that the general public has not been enlightened to.

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ALL!
Tired drivers who can not rest for the night can be a safety concern for all.
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Transportation Committees 202-225-9446

Jason's Law, HR 1803,is named after slain truck driver Jason Rivenburg, who
was murdered as he parked to rest for the evening in an abandoned gas station before his morning delivery.

It was introduced into Congress by Paul Tonko- D- New York
THIS IS A NON PARTISAN BILL!!!

His widow, Hope Rivenburg, has been an inspiration to us all as she continues to fight for more safe truck parking for the professional truck driver....so that no other family has to endure the pain and loss that she has experienced.

Truck Parking has been an issue for professional driver for over 20 years now. To make matters worse, rest areas are closing because of lack of state funds, and drivers are finding it more and more difficult to take their federally mandated rest.

The result is a huge safety risk, not only for drivers, but for the general public, who is now sharing the roads with fatigued drivers who can not find adequate safe truck parking.

The FMCSA is calling for all kinds of new regulations and safety proposals, however, the most obvious of all....drivers being able to park and rest safely, has been ignored.

The need for safe parking for our truck drivers is critical. Call the Transportation Committee at (202) 225- 9446 to let them know you want Jason's law HR 1803 included in the TRANSPORTATION BILL!

For more...check out the website HERE!?!


Today I am thankful for the people working to help get Jason's Law passed!?!