Americans support SUV rollover protection, poll finds
Submitted on July 12, 2004 - 12:00am.
Collin Haba - Summer 2004
WASHINGTON – A majority of Americans wants Congress to pass legislation that would mandate better rollover protection in sport utility vehicles and automobiles, according to a new poll released Monday.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, which commissioned the poll, says that approximately 10,000 people – one-fourth of motor vehicle deaths – die in rollover crashes every year.
The Lou Harris Poll found that 84 percent of adults surveyed said they support stronger and uniform federal auto safety standards. The poll found that eight of 10 SUV owners favor a federal requirement to force manufacturers to make all motor vehicles, including SUVs, less likely to roll over in crashes.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, which commissioned the poll, says that approximately 10,000 people – one-fourth of motor vehicle deaths – die in rollover crashes every year.
The Lou Harris Poll found that 84 percent of adults surveyed said they support stronger and uniform federal auto safety standards. The poll found that eight of 10 SUV owners favor a federal requirement to force manufacturers to make all motor vehicles, including SUVs, less likely to roll over in crashes.
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