Allstate Applauds Bipartisan Support of STANDUP Act in House

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate Insurance Company announced today its support for the introduction of the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Tim Bishop (D-NY), Lois Capps (D-CA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Tim Holden (D-PA), Mike Honda (D-CA), Randy Hultgren (R-IL), Steve Israel (D-NY), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

"Allstate applauds the bipartisan effort by leaders in Congress to directly address safe teen driving through the introduction of the STANDUP Act," said Bill Vainisi, senior vice president and deputy general counsel, Allstate. "By enacting uniform graduated driver licensing (GDL) standards, the STANDUP Act will empower states to establish teen driving laws that arm teens with the education and experience they need to become safe drivers."

"STANDUP calls for uniform standards that restrict nighttime driving, limit the number of passengers in a teen's car, prohibit the use of cellphones while driving, and issue permits and licenses with specific age requirements and through a gradual, multi-phased process. These common-sense rules will prepare today's young people to become the safest generation of drivers and provide parents peace of mind to know their child has reliable behind-the-wheel experience. Ultimately, STANDUP can help reduce the tragic number of teens who die on the road, on average 11 each day."

"As long-standing supporters of safe driving, Allstate proudly stands by Representatives Bishop, Capps, Davis, Holden, Honda, Hultgren, Israel, Speier and Van Hollen in leading the charge on this issue in the 112th Congress.  We call on their colleagues to take a major step forward on an issue that gets to the very heart of something we Americans hold dear – the safety of our families. Together, we have the opportunity to turn this idea into action. In fact, through Allstate's Save 11 Campaign, more than 70,000 Americans have already added their voice to a growing chorus of citizens urging Congress to pass this bill."

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

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