The Safety Street weekly news roundup brings together a mix of road safety and transportation stories from around the web. It is published every week on Safety Street and is available on Twitter via @SaferRoadsUSA.
Seven New Traffic Cameras Posted in D.C.
D.C. police announced the installation of traffic cameras at seven locations in the District of Columbia, six of which are speed traps. The selected locations are sites where speeding and pedestrian safety has been identified to be a problem, according to police.
Source: WUSA 9
Mississippi Department of Transportation Urges Safety During Thanksgiving Travel
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend, motorists across the state will hit the roads, eager to spend time with loved ones. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year, and that means more crashes. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds all drivers that it’s always essential to wear your seat belt.
Source: WJTV 12 News
Ohio School Buses Add Stop-Arm Safety Cameras To Promote Driver Safety
Police officers and school officials hope a little extra technology will help keep kids safer heading to and coming home from school. School buses in Marion City, Ohio have added a camera on the outside of the bus — on the bus and the school bus crossing arm that extends the “stop” sign when the door opens — to help keep kids safe heading to and from school by advocating driver safety.
Source: The Marion Star
AAA Shares Tips with Drivers to Help Them Get Ready for Winter Driving
Before winter weather fully hits states across the U.S. and motorists drive in winter conditions, AAA gives drivers tips on vehicle maintenance, including replacing windshield wipers, changing washer fluid and ways to keep your car safe on the road.
Source: Idaho Statesman
South Carolina Aims to Continue to Promote Traffic Safety
South Carolina is recognized as a leader in traffic safety, according to AAA Carolinas. However, Thanksgiving season is one of the busiest and deadliest times of year on the road and over 90 percent of South Carolinians traveling this Thanksgiving holiday will be celebrating with a road trip. To promote a continuation in traffic safety, the state is pushing for more people to wear safety belts.
Source: The Times and Democrat
The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) helps save lives and protect communities by demonstrating how red-light safety cameras can improve driver behavior.
