Nebraska agencies educate state fairgoers about road safety

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Truthful is a enjoyable time, however it may also be a time of studying.

The Nebraska State Patrol and the Freeway Security Workplace is educating folks concerning the significance of straightforward security procedures like sporting a seat belt.

The Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration’s examine reported over half of all automobile accidents happen inside a 5-mile radius of dwelling.

One trooper says irrespective of the gap, buckle up.

“We really do try to instill that in folks, and reiterate it and reiterate it,” Trooper Charlie Prepare dinner stated. “It doesn’t matter if you’re going one block or one mile, or 25 miles, you at all times have to put on it everytime you get within the car. Buckle up trigger you don’t know when the crash goes to occur, you may be the most effective driver on the earth however any individual else might hit you.”

Moms In opposition to Drunk Driving can be partnering with the opposite companies, they usually stated there are a couple of missions that go into their time on the honest.

“It’s elevating consciousness, it’s having the conversations with the children who come via, speaking concerning the significance of at all times driving with a sober driver,” Andrea Frazier stated. “With the State Truthful, we wish to ensure that we’re speaking about underage consuming prevention, and so ensuring folks which can be over 21, aren’t shopping for alcohol after which giving it to youngsters which can be below 21.”

M.A.D.D, NSP, and the Freeway Security Workplace might be on the east entrance of the Pinnacle Financial institution Expo Middle for the rest of the honest.

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