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May – National Youth Traffic Safety Month

 

You make choices every day – what to wear, what to eat, what TV show to watch. So, why not make the choice every day to be safe behind the wheel, to protect your safety and the safety of others?  May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month.  So remember that buckling your seat belt only takes a couple of seconds and that text (LOL) message can totally wait. Choose to be a “good” statistic, choose to wear your seat belt, choose not to drive impaired and choose to always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.

To help you make wise choices behind the wheel you can visit the Just Drive PA website.  It features a “Distracted Driving” page highlighting Pennsylvania’s new anti-texting law and the dangers of distracted driving. Also included is information on various highway safety topics including impaired driving, motorcycles, young drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians, child-passenger safety, and much, much, more.   http://www.justdrivepa.org

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:07 AM / Permanent Link

 

April – zero tolerance

 

Underage drinking and driving both carry serious consequences for those under 21. Pennsylvania´s Zero Tolerance Law includes fines, license suspensions and even jail time for minors who drive impaired, consume, possess or transport alcohol, or lie about age to purchase alcohol. Adults who are convicted of knowingly and intentionally supplying minors with alcohol are also subject to fines and jail. More about the Zero Tolerance Law is available at www.DriveSafePA.org.

Posted on April 10, 2012 at 09:30 AM / Permanent Link

 

March: Work Zone Safety

Work zones are starting to pop up across the state. The best thing you can do as a driver is slow down and pay attention when you pass through them. Expect the unexpected. Get more work zone safety tips at www.DriveSafePA.org. 

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 04:01 PM / Permanent Link

 

February Safety Message: Aggressive Driving

 

Do you speed, run red lights or tailgate? If you answered yes to any of these, you may be an aggressive driver. Police across the state are cracking down on aggressive drivers, so slow down – save your money and your life. Learn more about aggressive driving at www.DriveSafePA.org. 

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 04:59 PM / Permanent Link

 

January: Winter Driving

Winter in Pennsylvania can mean rapidly changing weather and road conditions. If you don’t have to drive during a storm, don’t. If you have to drive, make sure you pack an emergency kit and drive appropriately for the conditions. Learn more about winter driving and what to pack in an emergency kit at www.DriveSafePA.org.  Information on PennDOT’s operations, like how we treat different types of storms, and other winter facts, is available at www.dot.state.pa.us/winter.

Posted on January 6, 2012 at 04:58 PM / Permanent Link

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