1996-05 RESOLUTION NO. 96 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REQUIRING
INSURANCE COMPANIES TO OFFER A REDUCTION IN
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES FOR LICENSED DRIVERS
OF ALL AGES WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN
APPROVED DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE.
Whereas, injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions are in the top five causes of
death for the American population; and
Whereas, nationwide, in 1994, over 43,000 persons were killed and over 3.2 million
injured in motor vehicle collisions nationwide; and
Whereas, during 1994 in California over 4,200 persons were killed and over 316,000
were injured in motor vehicle collisions; and
Whereas,the total economic cost of motor vehicle collisions in 1994, estimated for
reported and unreported motor vehicle collisions, was $176.5 billion; and
Whereas, American taxpayers pay an estimated $3.7 billion to cover lifetime health care
costs resulting from motor vehicle collision injuries - $2.6 billion at the federal level and $1.1
billion at the state level; and
Whereas, the estimated cost for a single motor vehicle fatality, based on the overall
economic costs to society, is approximately $2.2 million; and
Whereas, the recent increase in statewide speed limits will likely increase the number
and severity of automobile accidents; and
Whereas, defensive driving courses have been statistically proven to reduce the
frequency and severity of accidents upon successful completion in drivers of all ages; and
Whereas, 34 states in the U.S. have legislation mandating auto insurance rate reductions
for approved defensive driving courses, nine states include discounts to all ages including New
York, Georgia, Texas, and Kansas; and
Whereas, a reduction in insurance rates would provide a financial incentive for persons
to enroll in a defensive driving course;
Now, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace does hereby urge the California Legislature to enact legislation to modify the existing
state vehicle code requiring insurance companies to reduce auto insurance rates for licensed
drivers of all ages who successfully complete an approved defensive driving course.
Resolution No. 96 -05
Page No. 2
Adopted this 9 h day of May, 1996.
Mayor the City of Grand Terrace
and ofthe City Council thereof.
Attest:
CITY,CLERK
Approved as to form:
CITY ATTO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, Brenda Stanfill, CITY CLERK of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at the regular
meeting of said City Council held on the 9`h day of May, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hilkey, Singley,- and .Buchanan; 'Mayo r -Pro Tem
Carlstrom; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY CLERK
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE