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National Passenger Safety Week, January 20-27, 2024 Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. We can reduce these numbers by empowering passengers to speak up for their safety when in a dangerous driving situation. National Road Safety Foundation & We Save Lives Campaign Materials
March 4 - 10, 2024 | Vehicle Safety Recalls Week NHTSA wants to increase awareness about vehicle safety recalls and has developed an online campaign to help build awareness among the general population including the auto-buying public and target audiences. If your car has a recall, get it fixed - it could save a life. Also, check your car for recalls Continue Reading
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7% of drivers 15 to 20 years old involved in fatal crashes in 2020 were reported as distracted. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the fatal crashes. Campaign materials
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW is April 15-19, hosted by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). Learn all about the 2024 theme and poster, find the Continue Reading