Ready for Winter Driving?
Oregon's beautiful scenery
is a year-round source of enjoyment. Driving in Oregon's winters, however, can
be challenging. Follow the recommendations in the Oregon Winter Driving
Guide so you arrive safely at your destination! You can also download the
complete Winter Travel News packet (PDF 3MB) including additional
information about headlights, black ice, safe winter bicycle commuting, and
more. Drive Safely. The Way to Go.
Lives Saved in 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a
fact sheet that presents estimates of lives saved in 2015 by restraint use, motorcycle helmets, and
as a result of minimum-drinking-age laws. Buckle up every time!
Automation and Crash Avoidance
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released the latest
issue of its Status Report magazine, a newsletter covering research and topics
in the highway safety field. This edition focuses on autonomous vehicles.
Safety Action Plan
The Oregon Transportation Safety Action Plan (PDF 5MB) was recently adopted.
It provides long-term goals, policies, and strategies and near-term actions to eliminate
deaths and life-changing injuries on Oregon’s transportation system.
Drive Sober This Holiday Season
During the holiday season,
many adults celebrate and enjoy themselves with a couple of drinks, but even
one too many drinks increases your chances of crashing while driving a motor
vehicle. That is why ODOT wants everyone to put safety before the party this
holiday season by assigning a sober designated driver to get them home.
Sacrificing your life and the life of others by driving a vehicle or riding a
motorcycle after a few drinks can result in tragedy for you and your loved
ones.
December 1 is the start of
our annual 3D Month – Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness month. Anything you
can do to help eliminate impaired driving, from hosting no-alcohol gatherings
to arranging sober rides, could save a life this holiday season. Drive Sober. Save Lives.
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