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November 26, 2020

NHTSA Thanksgiving Occupant Protection

Be safe on your holiday travels! Always make sure to buckle up. Every trip. Every time. Happy Thanksgiving!

Article by Andrea Chacon / holiday, seat belts, UDS

December 19, 2016

Plan While You Can this Holiday Season

The holidays are known for being merry and bright, but they’re also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the month of December 2015, 840 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver. Last year, during the 2015-2016 […]

Article by Gaby Medina / News / buzzed driving, holiday, impaired driving, TxDOT Leave a Comment

November 24, 2015

Keeping the Cheer from Behind the Wheel

According to the National Highway of Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) the number of drunk driving accidents increases from 36 percent to 54 percent over the holiday season! That makes this season a great time to talk about impaired driving prevention. There are a few things you can do to stay safe. Keep some of these […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News / buzzed driving, drinking and driving, holiday, impaired driving, zero tolerance Leave a Comment

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