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SAFE DRIVING AND SAFETY TIPS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's new safety campaign is "I'm Saving Lives. Help Wanted." Troopers save lives through education and enforcement. We're asking Missouri motorists to help save lives by wearing a seat belt, driving sober, paying attention, and being courteous.
Solid yellow lines indicate no passing zones and are there for your safety. When you see them on your side of the center line, be safe! Wait to pass the vehicle in front of you until you are out of the no passing zone.
Before you speed or try to pass other drivers who aren’t running late, remember the law! Speed limits are set for the safety of ALL drivers.
The Highway Patrol is committed to removing meth from our state. Meth labs can be found anywhere. If you suspect a meth lab exists near you, call the meth hotline at 1-888-823-6384 and report it!
Odds are you will experience being in a traffic crash. But, you don’t have to get hurt. Seat belts save lives. Buckle yours.
Missouri law requires lighted lamps any time weather conditions require use of the motor vehicle’s windshield wipers to operate safely.
Watch for solid yellow lines and observe the no passing zone. You may be running a little late now, but a traffic crash could prevent you from arriving at your destination.
A meth lab is a hazardous waste site and must be cleaned up by law enforcement. If you suspect the presence of a meth lab, call the Highway Patrol at 1-888-823-6384.
Working together, law enforcement and drivers can make our roadways safer. Troopers are saving lives. Help Wanted.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children. The worst possible place for a child to ride is in the arms of an adult. In Missouri, restraining your child when traveling in a vehicle is more than just a good idea. It’s the law.
A rainy day can result in decreased visibility. Turn on those headlights! It’s better to be seen than to be in a traffic crash.
Missouri law states drivers must yield the right-of-way to emergency service vehicles when their sirens and flashing lights are operating. Stay alert when you drive.
There are many ways to show your children you love them. One important way is to make sure they are buckled into a safety seat or seat belt every time they are in a vehicle.
Children on bicycles often do not pay attention to the world around them. Drivers, stay alert when you see children riding bikes. Slow down and be prepared to stop suddenly.
It takes only a second to turn on your vehicle’s headlights. But, that second could make you more visible to other drivers and prevent a traffic crash. Missouri law states if you’re using your windshield wipers, your headlights must be turned on.
Summer is coming! Memorial Day weekend will kickoff the season of fun in the sun. If you’re traveling during this holiday weekend, remember to plan ahead. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order
If alcohol is a part of your Memorial Day holiday, driving shouldn’t be! Designate a driver or call a taxi. But for your safety and that of others, don’t drink and drive!
When you see flashing lights in your rear view mirror, remain calm. Slow down and move to the far right of the road. Missouri law gives emergency vehicles the right-of-way when they are responding to emergencies.
Have fun while biking, but remember to be safe. Wear a bicycle helmet to protect your head if you are in a crash. Be alert to what is going on around you. Use hand signals, so motorists know your intentions.
Seat belt laws were enacted to save lives. You never know when another driver will make a careless mistake. Always buckle your seat belt and the seat belts of those you love.
A few years ago, a Missouri law was passed in an effort to protect emergency personnel. This law requires motorists to proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way to stationary emergency vehicles displaying lighted red or red and blue lights.
