Teen Driving Safety

5 to Drive: Essential Teen Driving Safety Rules 

Teen driving safety starts with a conversation. Learn about the "5 to Drive" rules, effective strategies to engage teens, and resources to guide them toward safe driving habits.
Senior driver safety

Senior Driver Safety: Tips for Staying Independent and Safe on the Road

Are you or a loved one over the age of 65 and still driving? Maintaining independence is important, but so is ensuring senior driver safety. Aging brings changes that can affect reaction time, vision, and decision-making on the road. However, age alone doesn’t determine driving ability. By understanding key safety concerns and utilizing available resources, senior
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Traffic safety culture at work

4 Steps to Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Work

This article will discuss why it is important to create a “traffic safety culture” at work, and the 4 steps you, as the employer, can take to create it. Why does it Matter? Every 16 minutes someone dies in a motor vehicle crash, every 14 seconds an injury occurs and every 8 seconds a crash
traffic safety resolution

Make a Traffic Safety Resolution That Saves Lives

It’s 2016—Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? It’s 2016—Are you going to be driving? It’s 2016—What are you going to do differently to save lives? Time for a Change It is a new year with new possibilities and exciting challenges.  During this time, many of us reflect on where we are in our lives,
Safer Road Consumer

Nine Tips to Be a Safer Road Consumer

Every day, we have the opportunity to make our roads safer. From avoiding distractions to stopping on red, these nine essential tips can help protect yourself and others.
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seeking justice for all

Why I’m Committed to Seeking Justice for All

I have been working towards finding justice for well over 30 years—first as a prosecutor, then as a trainer of criminal justice professionals, followed by a national-level position advocating for a more effective court system, and now back in the courtroom as a prosecutor—and more. Over time, my perspective and focus on the meaning of
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Human Trafficking

Fighting Human Trafficking: A Global Effort to End Modern Slavery

Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar crime affecting millions worldwide. In this episode, Kimberly Overton Spahos discusses its impact, red flags, and steps we can take to end this modern-day slavery. Learn how you can help combat this global crisis.
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holiday impaired driving

Holiday Impaired Driving: Make a Plan Before You Celebrate

It’s December, a time for joy and sharing special times with family and friends. Are you going out this time of year to celebrate? With all the holiday parties and festive occasions, many partygoers will be drinking. If you’re celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, here is a clear message for you: Drive Sober or
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road traffic victim remembrance

Road Traffic Victim Remembrance: Reflect and Take Action

November 15, 2015, just another Sunday, right? No, not at all. This coming Sunday is much more is time for road traffic victim remembrance. It is the United Nations (U.N.) World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims. Every year, the third Sunday in November is a day to reflect, to think about family, friends,
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Safe Driving for Veterans

Safe Driving for Veterans: Addressing Post-Deployment Road Risks

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for veterans after deployment. The transition from combat driving to civilian roads poses unique risks. Programs like the Veterans’ Safe Driving Initiative help address these challenges through awareness, education, and policy efforts, ensuring veterans stay safe on the road after returning home.
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