The Word Day of Remembrance received a mention in Washington at the House of Representatives, as did the work for road safety on behalf of US travellers abroad by the Association for Safe International Road Travel:

HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

OF MARYLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, November 15, 2013

Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This Sunday around the world, millions will pause to remember those who have died or been injured in road crashes. Every year, the list of those injured and suffering as a result of road crashes grows. This tragedy is increased by the fact that many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented. This is a growing global epidemic predominantly impacting young people. More than 40 percent of all road traffic deaths occur among individuals under 25 years old and road crashes are the second leading cause of death for young people aged 5–25 years.

Promoting global road safety requires a focus on education, advocacy and support for targeted road safety projects in low and middle income countries where the problem is more prevalent. That is why I have been a long supporter of the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT).

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THOMAS – Congressional Record – 113th Congress

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