A traffic safety summit was held in June to draw attention to the issues and build support for expanded community actions. MARC is working on a three-pronged effort with local governments increased public education, law enforcement and transportation facility design. A legislative impediment has been identified to address local law enforcement issues. Kansas does not have a primary seat belt law, meaning that law enforcement officials cannot stop a motorist for the reason of not wearing his or her seat belt. A change in this law in other states has shown a sizable increase in the proportion of motorists wearing seat belts .
MARC encourages state legislators to support legislation for a primary seat belt law.
Kansas is expected to continue discussion on the deregulation of the electric and natural gas industries.