Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Officials Urge Caution While Traveling This Holiday
As the holiday driving season gets underway this week, officials with the states transportation cabinet are touting a decrease in fatalities on Kentucky’s roadways.
“There have been about 75 fewer deaths on Kentucky Roadways in the past year, the lowest fatality rate in the past five years” said Danl Hall Chief district engineer for Highway district 12 who also went on to say that while officials are proud in the drop in fatalities, they want drivers to keep doing the things to help ensure that the fatality rate stays low through this holiday season.
“People have to b e safe and observant, defensive driving, buckle up as always watch out for the other person and drive responsibly and remember during this holiday season be alert and sober; drive alert and arrive alert.” Hall said.
Also if you spot drivers behaving erratically, you are urged to contact your local police department immediately.
“There have been about 75 fewer deaths on Kentucky Roadways in the past year, the lowest fatality rate in the past five years” said Danl Hall Chief district engineer for Highway district 12 who also went on to say that while officials are proud in the drop in fatalities, they want drivers to keep doing the things to help ensure that the fatality rate stays low through this holiday season.
“People have to b e safe and observant, defensive driving, buckle up as always watch out for the other person and drive responsibly and remember during this holiday season be alert and sober; drive alert and arrive alert.” Hall said.
Also if you spot drivers behaving erratically, you are urged to contact your local police department immediately.
# posted by Justin Mullins @ 2:03 PM 
