Year: 2010
Resolution Number: 37
Action Taken: No Action
Status:
Author(s): R. Bart Sangal, MD
Sponsor: R. Bart Sangal, MD
On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the state of Michigan, particularly the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, to educate law enforcement agencies, trucking services, school districts with transportation services, and the general public about the dangers and causes of drowsy driving; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to initiate a study to document and support education of law enforcement agencies, trucking services, school systems, and the general public regarding the dangers and causes of drowsy driving.RATIONALE: A representative for the author presented very compelling testimony on the desire to protect the public from drowsy driving. Testimony supported the intent of the resolution but many delegates questioned enforceability and priority level of this issue. MSMS has existing policy (Auto Safety) that generally advocates “for detection and prosecution of the reckless or careless driver.” The AMA also has existing policy on drowsy driving (H-15.958) that asks appropriate regulatory bodies to study the issue and educate dangers. Additionally, the Committee believed other industries referenced, such as trucking and law enforcement, already provide education on driving while tired.
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the state of Michigan, particularly the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, to educate law enforcement agencies, trucking services, school districts with transportation services, and the general public about the dangers and causes of drowsy driving; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to initiate a study to document and support education of law enforcement agencies, trucking services, school systems, and the general public regarding the dangers and causes of drowsy driving.RATIONALE: A representative for the author presented very compelling testimony on the desire to protect the public from drowsy driving. Testimony supported the intent of the resolution but many delegates questioned enforceability and priority level of this issue. MSMS has existing policy (Auto Safety) that generally advocates “for detection and prosecution of the reckless or careless driver.” The AMA also has existing policy on drowsy driving (H-15.958) that asks appropriate regulatory bodies to study the issue and educate dangers. Additionally, the Committee believed other industries referenced, such as trucking and law enforcement, already provide education on driving while tired.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Drowsy Driving