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Features: WA State Traffic Safety Commission
of a driver who is charged with driving with a law limit deferred prosecution ona traffic offense to The new laws also stipulate that a deferred prosecution
http://www.wa.gov/wtsc/features/point08.htm

Extractions: Washington State's new drunk driving laws are some of the toughest enforced anywhere in the United States. The new laws lower the legal blood alcohol limit, increase penalties for driving drunk, and change the way this state treats drunk drivers. This pamphlet describes these new laws which took effect either June 1, 1998 or January 1, 1999. Alcohol Limit: .08: A new Washington law lowers the legal blood alcohol level from .10 to .08. Beginning January 1, 1999, drivers with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at .08 or above can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. A BAC measures the ratio of alcohol to blood and is measured by a test of a driver's breath or blood. BAC levels are determined by the number of drinks consumed in an hour, a person's body weight, and gender. Females will reach a higher BAC faster than males because females are generally smaller and have higher ratios of body fat to body fluids which makes them about 10 percent more susceptible to the effects of alcohol than males. In general, a 140 pound woman will reach a .08 BAC after three drinks in an hour and a 170 pound man will reach a .08 BAC after four drinks in an hour, (see chart, left). During a two-hour time period a 140 pound woman will exceed a .08 BAC after four drinks and a 170 pound man will reach a .08 BAC after five drinks.
Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign
of seat belt, child passenger and drunk driving laws. According to the NationalSafety Council, the the motoring public safe by enforcing all traffic laws.
http://www.nsc.org/partners/lektapts.htm

Extractions: Operation ABC Mobilization With more travelers expected to drive rather than fly this Thanksgiving, the [LOCAL AGENCY] is one of thousands of law enforcement agencies participating in a nationwide crackdown to keep Americas roads safe by stepping up enforcement of seat belt, child passenger and drunk driving laws. Operation ABC Mobilization , which stands for: A merica B uckles Up C hildren will begin on Nov. 19 and continue through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Officers will be looking for drivers who drink and drive and drivers who fail to buckle up children often these are the same people. According to the National Safety Council, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most dangerous holidays for motorists. Last year alone, more than 400 people were killed during the Thanksgiving week. And this year the Council is predicting even more deaths on our roadways because of the increased traffic. While our nation does everything it can to protect families from the unpredictable threat of terrorism, we must continue to address the most predictable and leading risk our families face every day traffic crashes.
NSC Issue - Driver Safety
by the National Committee on Uniform traffic laws and Ordinances. adhere to zeroalcohol tolerance while driving, comply with safetybelt requirements
http://www.nsc.org/library/shelf/gdl.htm

Extractions: How State Laws Prevent Young-Driver Tragedies by Al Karr The pattern is all too familiar. An auto packed with teenage joyriders spins out of control one night on the highway. The aftermath is much more devastating than mangled metal and broken glass. People are dead. You read about it in your local newspaper. The combination of youth, inexperience, alcohol, darkness and heightened excitement can be deadly. But increasingly, and with great speed, states are doing something about it. So-called graduated driver licensing, or GDL, laws phase-in teenage driving privileges during the course of two or more years. The laws promise to take control of the early driving experience and to reduce significantly the death toll from crashes that involve young drivers. States in this country began to enact GDL laws in 1996 based on similar laws enacted since 1994 in Canada and New Zealand. At recent count, 31 states and the District of Columbia had passed full-scale graduated licensing laws, 21 of them effective since the start of 1999, including Washington, West Virginia, Idaho, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. About a dozen others have enacted piecemeal GDL laws. "It has been remarkable that so many states have acted so rapidly," said Steve Blackstone, director of state and local relations for the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates transportation crashes.
Brtish Virgin Islands Rental Cars -- Hertz International
laws and safety Tips. There are no seatbelts laws in the BVI but people are advisedto wear seatbelts when driving and to use car seats for infants traffic Lights
http://www.hertzbvi.com/laws.htm
"Bicycle Driving Seminar
How to use four layers of safety. Special skills to avoid a crash. Properposition on the road. Ohio and local bicycle traffic laws ordinances.
http://www.crankmail.com/BikeEd-Presentation.html

Extractions: The "BikeEd" program, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, teaches safe handling concepts and skills to enhance the safety and enjoyment of every ride. These are the safest and most efficient methods for operating a bicycle. There is much more to it than what you learned as a kid. BikeEd instructor Fred Oswald offers a 40-60 minute seminar that describes the safest and most effective methods for operating a bicycle. This program explains what is missing and what is wrong in traditional "Bike Safety" programs. The real cycling hazards and how to avoid them. Principles of traffic law and how they apply to cycling. "Bike Safety" myths and why they are wrong. Why wrong-way and sidewalk riding is dangerous. Bike lane and path hazards. Expert sources for cycling information. How to use four layers of safety.
Western Wheelers Check List Of Traffic Laws, Safety, And Group Riding
traffic laws/safety. Bicycles are vehicles and are covered by DMV laws and regulationsas well as to bicycle is to do what you would do if you were driving a car
http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/club_info/arideinfo.htm

Extractions: Go to the membership application. Dick Blaine Following are notes I use to cover traffic laws/safety and group riding as an introduction to my A-rides. Bicycles are vehicles and are covered by DMV laws and regulations as well as local ordinances; e.g., you must come to a full stop at stop signs and signals. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of cars (BUT cars weigh 2000 pounds!) The safest way to bicycle is to do what you would do if you were driving a car. "Go with the flow." That way you fit in with what a driver expects you to do. Exceptions: Bikes must travel as close to the right hand side of the road as is safe; i.e, open car doors. Stay within the bike lane, 1-2 feet from curb, or 4 feet from parked cars. Watch for car doors being opened, cars pulling into traffic, etc. It is OK to be in the traffic lane if passing, not safe in the bike lane, and/or making a left turn. Single file normally; 2 abreast if wide bike lane or very quiet street. (Watch out for local ordinances/signs; e.g., Woodside.)
Safety
with the peculiarities of the local traffic conditions and laws, as well as someother safety issues not addressed in the Drivers Handbook or video. driving.
http://www.rheinmain.af.mil/safety.htm

Extractions: fnLoadHeader("","0","Welcome To Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany"); Safety and Local Conditions Whether you are here on temporary duty or on a permanent tour, we want your stay to be enjoyable but also safe. We hope this guide will be helpful. NOTE: This briefing guide is not a substitute for Course II that you must attend prior to driving government vehicles or operating a U.S. Army Europe plated vehicle. You must attend the class. For further information concerning licensing, review USAREUR Pamphlet 190-34 (USAFE Pamphlet 125-11) Drivers Handbook and Examination Manual, available from your orderly room. This guide is to acquaint you with the peculiarities of the local traffic conditions and laws, as well as some other safety issues not addressed in the Drivers Handbook or video. Driving While in Germany do as the Germans, especially when it comes to driving. The base is progressively changing signs and traffic flow to ensure that there is continuity with local German traffic laws. Many of the signs you will see on-base reflect what you will see off-base. Be familiar with the signs and the rules and driving will be a pleasant experience. Rhein-Main experiences a heavy traffic flow throughout the normal duty day with the peak times being 7 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. There are two entrances to Rhein-Main. The Main gate is open 24 hours a day and located off of A-5. The Gateway Gardens military family housing gate, located off of B-43/A-3, is open 6 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday, Saturday and holidays. Park only in designated parking areas, otherwise your car will be ticketed and towed. Pay attention to traffic signs or directions given by security policemen when traveling in and out of the gates. Reduce speed, dim you lights when entering after dark and be prepared to show identification for you and your passengers in your vehicle. The base speed is 40kph (25mph) unless otherwise posted (marked areas: parking lots and industrial areas, 16kph/10 mph; and housing area, 25kph/15mph).
17-Vehicle Safety
To ensure driving safety, follow these driving practices Never drink driving whileunder the influence of alcohol or Obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals
http://finance.tamu.edu/ehsd/resources/safetymanual/17-VECHL.HTM

Extractions: on university property. To ensure driving safety, follow these driving practices: Never drink and drive. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. Obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals. Respond to dangerous driving conditions as appropriate. Maintain a safe distance between your car and any car in front of you. Allow at least one car length for each 10 MPH (e.g., three car lengths if you are driving 30 MPH).
Driver Services - Traffic Safety Presentations
This presentation is a comprehensive interactive program explaining the Illinoistraffic safety laws. DUI and impaired driving are defined and participants are
http://www.library.sos.state.il.us/departments/drivers/trafficsafety/presentatio

Extractions: SERVICES PROGRAMS PRESS PUBLICATIONS ... CONTACT Request a Traffic Safety Presentation Your students are at an age when they are experiencing and trying many new thingsnew clothes, new friends, and new behaviors. Could alcohol be included in those new behaviors? It is not too early to start talking with these students about drinking and driving and its ramifications. This presentation provides traffic safety messages on alcohol awareness and drinking and driving, and the importance of wearing safety belts. We want to encourage and reinforce the importance of making responsible choices and the safety implications of those choices. Young people need to know that getting into a car with a driver that has been drinking or doing drugs could be a deadly decision. A Fatal Vision Goggle demonstration may be included. These goggles simulate what it is like to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs and was designed to teach young people how dangerous it is to drive while impaired. This presentation can be arranged for 6th through 8th grades for either a large school assembly or a classroom presentation. This presentation is a comprehensive interactive program explaining the Illinois traffic safety laws. DUI and impaired driving are defined and participants are given insights on the driver licensing system and moving violations and how they affect driving records. A Fatal Vision Goggle demonstration may be used, and an arrest procedure and field sobriety test covered if time and location permit. Numerous other topics may also be covered such as, fake ID's, parental responsibility, teen driving, supervision versus revocation, aggressive driving, distracted driving, sharing the road and organ donation.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
populations. Research is also conducted to improve methods for policeenforcement of drugged driving laws. Highway traffic safety Grants.
http://www.ncjrs.org/htm/nhtsa.htm

Extractions: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION I. RESOURCE SUMMARY (Budget Authority in Millions) Drug Resources by Goal 1996 Actual 1997 Enacted 1998 Request Goal 1 Goal 2 Total Drug Resources by Function State and Local Assistance Research and Development Total Drug Resources by Decision Unit - Youth Alcohol - Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) - Highway Safety Research 402 Formula Grants 410 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures Grants Total Drug Resources Personnel Summary Total FTEs (direct only) Information Total Agency Budget Drug Percentage (Detail may not add to totals due to rounding.) II. METHODOLOGY Highway Traffic Safety Grant: drug control numbers are estimated from trends in expenditures in youth alcohol programs and by applying varying percentages to components of the grant program funding. III. PROGRAM SUMMARY Goal 1: Educate and enable America's youth to reject illegal drugs as well as alcohol and tobacco.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Washington State Home Page
Official information on local Mothers Against Drunk driving chapters, victim services, education, and laws.Category Society Issues Health Alcohol Drunk driving traffic safety Commission; DUI laws in Washington (traffic safety Commission RepeatIntoxicated Driver laws (National Highway safety Commission); Tragic
http://www.maddwashington.org/

Extractions: Website: http://www.maddwashington.org MADD Washington is pleased to be a Combined Fund Drive Agency. Membership Dues: Other Internet Resources: Victim Rights in Washington State Find out about Victim Rights in any state (US) - user friendly versions State Victim Rights Amendments (US) - Constitutional Amendments Washington's .08 BAC laws
For Foreign People/Traffic
the awareness and alertness of drivers and pedestrians in regard to traffic safety.traffic laws and regulations must be fully kept and safe driving practiced.
http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/esikumi/kotsu/kotsu1.htm

Extractions: In recent years, automobile transportation has been significantly contributing to social and economic development, and improving the quality of our daily life. But, as the number of vehicles continues to increase, traffic conditions have been deteriorating as evidenced by traffic accidents, congestion, and air pollution. The MPD is working hard to improve the current situation. Implementation of driving and traffic safety classes by using the safe traffic campaign vehicle "Wakakusa," in which many people can participate and have 'hands on' experience to learn traffic safety. At traffic safety guidance centers, safety driving classes utilizing cars and rental training motorcycles are provided for infiltration of traffic safety consciousness into local colmTlunlties. The MPD's Traffic Control Center has augmented it's operations and uses the most advanced and the largest computer operated traffic control system in the world. The center monitors congested areas and disseminates the estimated travel time information and controls the traffic signal system to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, and the safer and more pleasant urban transportation. Also, enforcement in the event of disasters such as major earthquakes, and securing safe traffic routes are handled by the center.
Living/Visiting Romania
safety of public transportation Good Urban road conditions/maintenance 1 to 5 yearsfor driving under the in Romania often do not follow traffic laws or yield
http://www.usembassy.ro/InfoA/living.htm

Extractions: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Romania is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. General assessment of road and transportation safety: Safety of public transportation: Good Availability of roadside/ambulance assistance: Fair Road conditions vary widely throughout Romania. While major streets in larger cities and major inter-city roads are in fair to good condition, most other roads are in poor repair, badly lit, narrow, and often do not have marked lanes. Many roads, particularly in rural areas, are also used by pedestrians, animals, people on bicycles, and horse drawn carts that are extremely difficult to see, especially at night. Road travel can be particularly dangerous when roads are wet or covered with snow or ice. This is especially the case concerning mountain roads.
How Should Cyclists Obey Traffic Laws?
The real advantage of driving on an interstate, as far as time is Why We Prefer Speedto safety. In a sense, breaking traffic laws on a bike or in a car is like
http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/traffic/rules.htm

Extractions: ARTICLE: How Should Cyclists Obey Traffic Laws? Running stop signs, the spirit of the law, the foolishness of saving time by breaking laws, the danger to cyclists of motorists doing the same, assertiveness in cycling. Are rules written on paper more important than good judgment? Is the reason behind the traffic code more important than the code? How should children be instructed about right and wrong? Why is it important for them to understand why? What is the problem with coming to a full stop at a stop sign? How can a flexible interpretation lead to a slippery slope? How can we short-cut safety for speed while cycling? Why is worrying about speed on a bike rather silly? How do motorists put speed above safety when driving? Why does speeding result in little time saved? Why do we prefer speed to safety? How does breaking safety rules have a reverse pay-off? Why is just obeying the law not good enough? How does assertiveness work while cycling? Why should we stay alert for motorists' errors? How can we predict motorists' behavior? Bike Pages Home Page The Cyclist Lifestyle Bike Commuting and Transportation Bicycle Camping and Touring ... Comments on This Page How Should Cyclists Obey Traffic Laws?
University Of Hawaii Traffic Safety Page -Reference
Enactment and enforcement of traffic safety laws, reinforced by Examples include enforcementof laws against driving while and enforcement of safetybelt, child
http://www.durp.hawaii.edu/traffic_safety/JAMA.html

Extractions: Original article at the JAMA website Motor-Vehicle Safety: A 20th Century Public Health Achievement The reduction of the rate of death attributable to motor-vehicle crashes in the United States represents the successful public health response to a great technologic advance of the 20th century the motorization of America. Six times as many people drive today as in 1925, and the number of motor vehicles in the country has increased 11-fold since then to approximately 215 million.1 The number of miles traveled in motor vehicles is 10 times higher than in the mid-1920s. Despite this steep increase in motor-vehicle travel, the annual death rate has declined from 18 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 1925 to 1.7 per 100 million VMT in 1997a 90% decrease (Figure 1) Systematic motor-vehicle safety efforts began during the 1960s. In 1960, unintentional injuries caused 93,803 deaths1; 41% were associated with motor-vehicle crashes. In 1966, after 5 years of continuously increasing motor-vehicle-related fatality rates, the Highway Safety Act created the National Highway Safety Bureau (NHSB), which later became the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The systematic approach to motor-vehicle-related injury prevention began with NHSB's first director, Dr. William Haddon.2 Haddon, a public health physician, recognized that standard public health methods and epidemiology could be applied to preventing motor-vehicle-related and other injuries. He defined interactions between host (human), agent (motor vehicle), and environmental (highway) factors before, during, and after crashes resulting in injuries. Tackling problems identified with each factor during each phase of the crash, NHSB initiated a campaign to prevent motor-vehicle-related injuries.
20.601 - Alcohol Traffic Safety And Drunk Driving Prevention Incentive Grants
20.600, State and Community Highway safety. and public education about such laws;purchase of for police personnel doing selective traffic enforcement programs
http://www.cfda.gov/public/viewprog.asp?progid=648
Driving Abroad, Speed Limits In Europe, Driving In Europe, With Drive-Alive.
Motoring rules and regulations in Europe and links to information on motorway and tunnel tolls.Category Recreation Roads and Highways Europe may travel in the front if they are in a special safety seat. Web sites with moredetailed information on driving Regulations and traffic Rules and laws.
http://www.drive-alive.co.uk/driving_tips.htm

Extractions: European Motoring Regulations ... Useful Links Make sure you Drive Alive! Drive on the right! Be especially careful when setting off from service stations or restaurants on the left side of the road. Take care when overtaking - allow more space between you and the car in front so you can see further down the road ahead. Every country has strict drink driving laws - at least as strict as the UK where the limit is 0.8, and in some countries much less. Seat belts front and rear are obligatory everywhere. Speed limits, shown below, are implemented rigorously. Radar traps are frequent. In France, anyone caught travelling at more than 25kph above the speed limit can have their licence conviscated on the spot. Remember - Speeding and other traffic offences are subject to on-the-spot fines.
13 AAC 02. Motor Vehicle And Driving Offenses: Rules Of The Road
driving Through safety Zone Prohibited Section 190. traffic laws andRegulations Apply to Person Riding Bicycle Section 395.
http://touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/AAC/Title13/Chapter002.htm

Extractions: next: Section 5 . Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices Section 5 . Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices Section 10 . Traffic-Control Signal Legend Section 15 . Pedestrian-Control Signals Section 20 . Flashing Signals Section 25 . Lane-Use Control Signals Section 30 . Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings Section 35 . Traffic-Control Device Upon City Street Forming Part of State Highway Section 50 . Driving On Right Side of Roadway - Exceptions and Special Situations Section 55 . Passing On Right Section 60 . Limitations On Driving Left of Center Section 65 . Overtaking a Vehicle On the Left - Limitations Section 70 . Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions Section 75 . No-Passing Zones Section 80 . One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands Section 85 . Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic Section 90 . Following Too Closely Section 95 . Use of Divided and Controlled-Access Highways - Restrictions Section 100 . Restricted Access Section 105 . Restriction On Use of Controlled-Access Highways
Little-known Texas Traffic Laws & Good Driving Habits
In addition to the littleknown laws, I've also included several good I believe thatif more people adopted these habits, traffic flow and safety would be
http://www.texhwyman.com/laws.htm

Extractions: Home Texas HighwayMan Pages : Little-Known Texas Traffic Laws www.texhwyman.com/laws.htm We've all seen it. We've probably all done it, too. The "it" I'm referring to is bad driving. Unfortunately, more and more, the offender knows what they're doing and doesn't care. However, in most cases, the bad driver isn't even aware that they're doing anything wrong and would alter their behavior if they knew the problems they were causing. That is the intention of this page. After a decade of driving the streets and freeways of San Antonio on a regular basis, I have compiled a list of what I consider to be the most-violated traffic laws and good driving practices. Hopefully, enough people will read this and modify their driving accordingly resulting in a safer and more pleasant driving experience for all of us. Whenever applicable, I've quoted the Texas Transportation Code . The citation for these is highlighted and the actual text of the law is in yellow italics Wherever you see "[...]" in my legal citations, that means I've ommited non-applicable sections of the law. Wherever you see the term "operator" in the law, it is referring to you, the operator of a motor vehicle. After the legal citation, I've included my own comments to help explain the law and its intent. In addition to the little-known laws, I've also included several good driving habits that I've learned over the years driving and observing all over the US and Europe. I believe that if more people adopted these habits, traffic flow and safety would be greatly improved.
Traffic Safety Related Sites
driving (MADD), National Headquarters; National Association of Governor's HighwaySafety Representatives (NAGHSR); National Committee on Uniform traffic laws
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3504-10624--,00.html

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