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Jun 27, 2016

Designate a sober driver this Fourth of July: Local police will increase patrols this weekend

In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 grams per deciliter or higher. Yet over the Fourth of July period in 2014 (July 3-7), 164 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC of .08 or higher. That’s 41 percent of the total number of people killed in crashes (397) over the same period. More »

Apr 20, 2016

Get helmets, safety tips at Safe Kids Day on May 7

Every year, 9,000 kids in the United States are lost to preventable injuries. But we can change this. There are simple things every parent can do to protect their kids. This problem has a solution, and Safe Kids of Central Wyoming works every day to prevent these tragedies from happening. More »

Dec 30, 2015

Safe Communities: Make safe driving your New Year’s resolution

It’s hard to believe 2015 is already over. New Year’s is a time for reflection, celebration and planning for the coming year. Traditional resolutions tend to revolve ... More »

Nov 17, 2015

Justin Smart describes his DUI crash at the 2015 Holiday DUI Campaign kick-off

Seven years ago, Justin Smart decided to drive after drinking. He will talk about this decision affected his life on the anniversary of when he made it ... More »

Oct 29, 2015

On Halloween, and every day, buzzed driving is drunk driving

This Halloween, Safe Communities is reminding Halloween partiers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If your Halloween party involves alcohol then you have to make a plan to ... More »

Oct 21, 2015

5 to Drive: Talk to your teens about safe driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14- to 18-year-olds in the United States. In 2013, 2,61 ... More »

Sep 11, 2015

Has your child’s car seat been recalled? Know for sure

In 2014, more than six million car seats were recalled for a safety defect – the largest car seat recall in U.S. history. Fewer than half of those ... More »

Aug 31, 2015

How do alcohol and texting really affect your driving? UNITE's Arrive Alive simulator shows you

Watch: See how the simulator works in this Arrive Alive demonstration in Baltimore, Md. What do the consequences of drunk and distracted driving actually feel like? UNITE's ... More »

Aug 19, 2015

August Crackdown: Expect increased patrols through Labor Day to curb drunk driving

As summer winds down, law enforcement agencies around Wyoming are ramping up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on drunk driving. The 20-day Drunk Driving Ends ... More »

Jul 6, 2015

Stay safe during the lazy days of summer with these tips from Safe Communities

The lazy days of summer are officially here. Families are going on vacations, visiting the lake, and enjoying local celebrations. Between July 4th and Labor Day, there ... More »

Jun 30, 2015

Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Designate a sober driver this July 4

The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday, but celebrating can quickly turn to tragedy when people choose to drive after drinking. Safe Communities Region ... More »

May 19, 2015

Click It or Ticket: Enforcing the law to save lives

If there is one thing I could urge all motorists—drivers, passengers, front seat, back seat, all ages—to do every time you get in a vehicle, it’s buckle ... More »

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