Safe Driver Information

Here are 10 easy steps you can take to make our roadways
safer for officers and others and to help decrease officer
injuries and fatalities. Please remember these every time
you're out on the road. Do your part to keep our peace officers
safe!

1.  Focus on driving. Do not talk on your cell phone, eat, hunt   for
items in your vehicle or engage in other distractions while driving.
Know the laws on distracted driving in your jurisdiction - and
follow them.

2.  Give officers room on the roadway. When you see or hear a
police or other emergency vehicle with its lights and siren
activated, slow down, move to the right and stop if possible. Once
the emergency vehicle passes, do not follow the vehicle too
closely - give it plenty of room.

3.  Move over. When see you a police or other emergency vehicle
stopped on the side of the roadway, slow down and, if possible,
safely move one additional lane away from the stop. At least 43
states have enacted so-called "Move Over" laws, and violators
can be ticketed.

4.  Never drive on the shoulder of a highway. This is not only
illegal but also dangerous, as police and other emergency
vehicles often use the shoulder to get to traffic crashes and other
incidents.

5.  Watch officers' hands as they direct traffic.

6.  Only drive when sober.

7.  Drive within the speed limit.

8.  Keep the volume on your car radio at a reasonable level.

9.  Don't wear headphones while you drive.

10.  Report drunk drivers.  
   (Driving After Imbibing Alcohol or Utilizing Drugs)

What Should I Do if I Get Pulled Over by an Officer?

  • Follow all of the officer's directions.

  • Pull over as soon as possible - usually to the right and well
    onto the shoulder (unless the officer directs you otherwise).

  • Leave enough room for the officer to walk up to your car on
    the shoulder.

  • Put your car in "Park" and turn off the engine.

  • Turn on the flashers.

  • Turn off your radio.

  • Roll down your window.

  • Turn on the interior light.

  • Always stay in the vehicle unless directed otherwise by the
    officer. NEVER make a move to get out of the vehicle on your
    own.

  • Keep both hands where the officer can see them - preferably
    on the steering wheel. Do not look in your glove
    compartment, coat pocket or other place inside the vehicle
    until directed to do so by the officer.


How to avoid BEING an aggressive driver

  • Allow more travel time to get to your destination. It reduces
    stress dramatically.
  • Come to a full stop at red lights and stop signs. Never run
    yellow lights.
  • Let other drivers merge with you.
  • Obey posted speed limits.
  • Don't follow other drivers too closely.
  • Resist temptation to teach someone "a lesson."
  • Concentrate on driving - not on the stereo, cell phone,
    passengers or other distractions.
  • Remember that you can't control traffic - but you can control
    yourself, your driving, and your emotions.  


How to avoid aggressive drivers

  • Get out of their way and steer clear of them on the road.
  • Stay relaxed. Remember that reaching your destination
    safely and calmly is your goal.
  • Don't challenge them. Avoid eye contact. Ignore rude
    gestures and refuse to return them.
  • Give them the benefit of the doubt. Not all aggressive
    driving behavior is intentional.
  • Don't block the passing lane, especially if you are driving
    slower than most of the traffic. Move over to the right lane.
  • Dial #77 on a cell phone to report aggressive drivers or call
    your local police when you can.  
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