Motor Vehicle Safety

STOP AND THINK ABOUT THIS:
Driving to and from work, school or the store is one of the most dangerous things you do!

Motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in
the U. S

AND

Motor vehicle crashes are the leasing cause of death for every age from 1 through 34.

In Kitsap County between 1997-2001 100 people died in motor vehicle crashes and an additional 460 were injured seriously enough to be admitted into a hospital (Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, 2002).

We have many laws and programs that have reduced drinking and driving, increased seat belt and car seat use and had a major role in reducing motor vehicle injury and death.
Despite these advances there is still much work to be done.

Do your part:

Don't drink and drive. Always wear your safety belt. Don't speed or drag race. Avoid driving when you are tired. Do not drive aggressively or participate in road rage. Keep your eyes on the road. Obey the speed limit and safety signs. Keep your car in good driving condition and keep it insured. Stay alert.

For more information on local efforts and resources to reduce MVC's visit the Cross-Kitsap Corridor Traffic Safety Project's website at

http://www.kitsapcorridor.org