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States started to require drivers license. Citizens were starting to be required to have a license. -
The three-way traffic light was introduced in 1930. Green means go, yellow means slow down, and red means stop. It is still that way today. -
Airbags were put into vehicles. This was to protect induvials from crashes. -
Highway Safety Act was established. -
First Federal safety standard requiring child passenger restraints -
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Safety standard requiring motorcycle helmets is passed. It was required to wear a helmet on a motorcycle. -
New York becomes the first state to pass mandatory seat belt law -
National Maximum Speed Law is repealed. You could only go a certain limit -
TEA-21 is passed, along with a call for all states to adopt a .08 percent blood alcohol content limit for drivers -
New York became the first state to implement a law prohibiting all drivers from talking on a hand-held cellphone while driving. -
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