(Undated) – Authorities across the state are reminding drivers as you head “over the river and through the woods” for Christmas, stay safe. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death in the U.S., and traffic crashes are largely preventable. Drivers are reminded if you are celebrating with alcohol or cannabis please make sure to use a designated driver. Before starting your holiday road trip, make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up. Also, be sure to eliminate distractions. Looking at a cell phone for five seconds at 55 mph is like driving blind for the length of a football field. Drivers are also reminded to watch for flashing lights on the side of the road. Scott’s Law requires motorists to slow down or move over when approaching a vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road.
