The 1979 Conference on Highway Safety Research, Development and Demonstration was held to review proposed activities to be undertaken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over a five-year period, FY1980-FY1984. This report contains the proceedings of the conference. Program plans reviewed include 55 mph noncompliance and other unsafe driving acts; occupant restraints; alcohol and drugs; pedestrian, bicyclist, public transportation; driver licensing; motorcycle and moped safety; young driver; Emergency Medical Services; state traffic records; state program management; traffic law adjudication; police traffic services; motor vehicle registration, titling, and anti-theft; and the National Driver Register. In addition to specific program elements, the report reviews issues related to program priorities, the basis for their selection, the transfer of program results, and their responsiveness to the needs of the national highway safety community.
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