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Latest distracted driving News

Sep 23, 2021

Vehicle Preparedness for Inclement Weather

September is National Preparedness Month and while we prepare for inclement weather, we also need to prepare for running into bad weather while on the road. Although these weather conditions are hard to predict at times, being prepared can help. Here are a few safety measures to put into place prior to facing inclement weather.…
Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
Aug 26, 2021

Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

We know you have places to be, but it’s important to remember that if you’re driving and an emergency vehicle approaches you with its lights or sirens on, please move to the right if possible.  Emergency vehicles turn on their lights and sirens to respond to high priority calls, which means it could be a life and death situation. The City…
Person looking at phone while driving
Apr 8, 2021

Don’t Drive Distracted

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives in 2019. Accidents due to distracted driving are preventable.   Even though you’re itching to read that text message your friend just sent or scroll your email at the red light, using your phone can wait until you’re parked or at your destination.  What…
Dec 31, 2020

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Not Text and Drive

Let’s make the world a better place with a resolution to stop distracted driving. We’re constantly sending friends and family photos of our dog, memes and links to viral videos through text messages. As much as you would like to respond when you’re driving, DON’T. It can wait. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…