Panelists talked about the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety report on state-by-state ratings of traffic safety laws. For the first time, the group reviewed text messaging restrictions for all drivers, and put a new emphasis on tougher ignition interlock laws for convicted drunk drivers.

Speakers included the head of the National Transportation Safety Board, state and federal legislators, and mothers whose children were killed in traffic accidents. Following their remarks, speakers responded to questions from audience members.