Nebraska State Patrol and Highway Safety Office are teaching people about the importance of simple safety procedures at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Nebraska State Fair is a great place to have fun, and it can also be an educational experience.
People in Nebraska are being educated by the Nebraska State Patrol and the Highway Safety Office on the significance of carrying out even the most fundamental of safety precautions, such as always using a seat belt.
According to a survey conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than half of all automobile collisions take place within a five-mile radius of the driver’s residence.
According to one of the troops, it doesn’t matter how far you’re going, you should always strap up.
According to Trooper Charlie Cook, “We genuinely do attempt to instill that in individuals, and reiterate it and reinforce it.” “It does not make a difference if you are traveling one block or one mile, or whether you are driving 25 miles; you are required to constantly wear it anytime you enter a car. Put on your seatbelt because you don’t know when the accident is going to happen, and even though you might be the best driver in the world, someone else might hit you.
MADD, which stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is also collaborating with the National Safety Patrol and the Highway Safety Office.
Andrea Frazier, who works for MADD, stated that “it’s all about spreading awareness, having the talks, and having a conversation with the kids who come through talking about the significance of always driving with a sober driver.” “With the State Fair, we want to make sure that we are talking about underage drinking prevention, and making sure that adults who are above the age of 21 are not buying alcohol and then providing it to children who are under the age of 21,”
Throughout the balance of the fair, the National Safety Patrol, MADD, and the Highway Safety Office will be stationed at the east entrance of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center.
