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Motor Vehicle Safety
Speeding is a common cause for crashes. Exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too fast for road conditions is a factor in most significant injury and fatal crashes. Speeding also reduces a driver's ability to respond to unexpected hazards.
SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS
According to NHTSA, in 2022, 50% of individuals ejected from a car were killed. Seat belts provide the greatest protection against ejection.
Protect your children by installing child safety seats and using them properly. Oregon law requires children be properly restrained while riding in a vehicle. Read more at NHTSA car seat and booster seat safety
AVOID DISTRACTIONS
Intoxicated drivers kill thousands of people each year. Do not get behind the wheel if you have been drinking or doing drugs. Take a taxi or rideshare (Uber and Lyft) or use public transportation.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
- Follow bad weather precautions. Rain, ice, or snow can impact stopping distance and reduce visibility.
- Maintain good visibility by removing ice and snow from all windows before driving.
- Turn on your headlights so other motorists can see you.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
- Keep your battery charged.
- Check the tread on your tires and replace if necessary.
- Carry traction devices if traveling in inclement weather.
- Keep no-freeze fluid in the windshield washer reservoir.
- Check antifreeze levels.