2023 09 27September 27, 2023
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LHSC reports a decrease in fatalities on Louisiana roads in 2022
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Press Releases
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906 people died in crashes involving motor vehicles last year, compared to 972 in 2021.
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2023 09 18September 18, 2023
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Seat Check Saturday features free expert safety seat installation
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Press Releases
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Get your child safety seat installed for free by certified technicians this Saturday in nine locations across Louisiana.
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2023 08 18August 18, 2023
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Impaired driving continues to affect Louisiana
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Press Releases
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization runs August 18 through the September 4 Labor Day weekend.
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2023 08 03August 03, 2023
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LHSC reminds drivers to get back into “school zone mode”
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Press Releases
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“Children’s minds are not on their own safety,” Freeman said.
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2023 07 17July 17, 2023
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Gov. Edwards’ proclamation seeks safer rural roads in Louisiana
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Press Releases
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Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed July 17-21 as “Rural Road Safety Awareness Week.”
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2023 06 30June 30, 2023
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Record traffic and impaired driving don’t mix this Independence Day
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Press Releases
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"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is all about taking that choice away from impaired drivers and making our roads safe for the rest of us."
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2023 06 27June 27, 2023
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LHSC announces impaired driving awareness campaign: “If you feel different, you drive different”
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Press Releases
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LHSC aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes that result in serious injuries and fatalities due to the involvement of drugs and alcohol.
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2023 06 23June 23, 2023
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LHSC’s first-ever Impaired Driving Symposium to feature Dr. Kevin Sabet
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Events
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Join us for the first-ever Louisiana Impaired Driving Symposium on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
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2023 06 15June 15, 2023
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LHSC wants motorcyclists to ride safely for Ride to Work Day
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Press Releases
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On Monday, June 19, motorcyclists across Louisiana will participate in national Ride to Work Day.
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2023 06 05June 05, 2023
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Governor proclaims June 6 Secure Your Load for Road Safety Day
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Press Releases
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The day is for honoring those whose lives have been impacted or taken by unsecured loads and road debris, and to make load securement a standard practice.
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2023 05 22May 22, 2023
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Click It or Ticket campaign focus is to save lives in Louisiana
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Press Releases
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322 of the 615 motor vehicle drivers and passengers who died in 2021 crashes were not wearing seat belts.
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2023 05 18May 18, 2023
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Louisiana mom shares Jamey’s story to further bicycle safety
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Press Releases
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In 2021, 35 bicyclists were killed on Louisiana roads, and over 500 people were injured in crashes.
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2023 05 04May 04, 2023
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Drive with care during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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Press Releases
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Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users and should be given extra attention on the road.
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2023 04 20April 20, 2023
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"Buckle Up in Your Truck" campaign aims to save lives
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Press Releases
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“Buckle Up in Your Truck” enforcement campaign begins.
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2023 04 03April 03, 2023
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Distracted drivers cause more than 5,000 crashes a year in Louisiana
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Press Releases
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Distracted driving is a serious problem on Louisiana roads, with more than 5,000 crashes featuring injuries or fatalities occurring annually.
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2023 03 21March 21, 2023
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When trying to beat the train, it’s never a tie
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Press Releases
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From 2018 through 2022, there were 440 crashes between trains and vehicles.
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2023 03 08March 08, 2023
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“Spring Forward” during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
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Press Releases
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LHSC urges to use Daylight Saving Time as annual reminder to check vehicles for safety recalls.
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2023 02 13February 13, 2023
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Good times “will come to a quick stop” for impaired drivers this Carnival season
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Press Releases
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Help you and your loved ones get home safely during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through Mardi Gras, February 21.
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2023 02 03February 03, 2023
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LHSC Echoes “Wear Yellow Day” to Promote School Safety
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Press Releases
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The untimely death of six-year-old Emma Bell Savoie was a wake-up call.
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2023 01 04January 04, 2023
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LHSC now receiving funding requests for traffic safety projects
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Press Releases
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Those with an idea for a project or initiative to improve traffic safety have until January 31 to apply.
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2022 12 29December 29, 2022
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Resolve to save lives in 2023; be a better driver
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Press Releases
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Executive Director Lisa Freeman hopes drivers will take on more serious commitments that can save lives.
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2022 12 22December 22, 2022
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Your Sugar Bowl game plan should include the MVP: A Designated Driver
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Press Releases
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Last New Year’s Eve, 17 people were killed and 250 people were injured on Louisiana roads in alcohol-related crashes.
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2022 12 15December 15, 2022
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LHSC to impaired drivers: ‘You’ll have a Blue Christmas’
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Press Releases
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Impaired drivers may face a Blue Christmas as law enforcement agencies beef up holiday patrols.
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2022 11 25November 25, 2022
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Seat belts look good on Bayou Classic fans
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Press Releases
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Using a seat belt will drastically reduce an occupant’s chances of being seriously injured or killed in a car crash.
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2022 11 17November 17, 2022
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“Click it or Ticket” goal is to save lives this Thanksgiving
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Press Releases
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In 2021, 18 people were killed on Louisiana roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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2022 09 22September 22, 2022
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Seat Check Saturday aims to keep children safe in vehicles
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Press Releases
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Last year, seven out of 10 children ages 5 and under, who died in a crash in Louisiana, had not been properly secured in a child safety seat.
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2022 09 15September 15, 2022
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Bad behavior fuels bad year for traffic safety in 2021
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Press Releases
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174 interstate fatalities, representing “a staggering” 49% increase over 2020.
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2022 08 26August 26, 2022
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LHSC named semi-finalist for prestigious Green Cross for Safety Award
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Press Releases
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The LHSC was one of only two state highway safety offices in the country to be named.
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2022 08 19August 19, 2022
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“Zero excuse” for drunk driving during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
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Press Releases
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In 2020, there were 446 motor vehicle crashes resulting in injuries or fatalities during the Labor Day holiday in Louisiana.
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2022 08 04August 04, 2022
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School is back in Louisiana, and so are school zones
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Press Releases
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Operating a cell phone in a school zone not only is dangerous, it is illegal in Louisiana.
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2022 06 30June 30, 2022
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LHSC reminds drivers to choose safety this July 4 holiday
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Press Releases
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Extra officers will be patrolling the roads specifically to detect and stop impaired drivers.
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2022 06 22June 22, 2022
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LHSC gets $50,000 in grants to combat drug-impaired driving
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Press Releases
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The North Louisiana Criminalistic Laboratory provides forensic toxicology services for 29 parishes.
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2022 06 03June 03, 2022
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Common Sense Road to Safety: June 6 is Secure Your Load Day
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Press Releases
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Unsecured loads and road debris caused 715 deaths, 16,595 injuries and 82,479 property damage crashes in 2020.
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2022 05 20May 20, 2022
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Click It or Ticket campaign to save lives begins Monday
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Press Releases
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A first-offense ticket for not wearing a seat belt is $50, while subsequent tickets are $75 each.
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2022 04 22April 22, 2022
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Buckle Up in Your Truck, Louisiana: It’s the law
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Press Releases
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Pickup trucks are more likely to roll over in a crash, making the occupants more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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2022 04 05April 05, 2022
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LHSC has two words for drivers: Just Drive
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Press Releases
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Each year, distracted driving in Louisiana kills dozens of people.
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2022 03 30March 30, 2022
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LHSC urges drivers: Don’t be complacent about train crossings
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Press Releases
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“Stop. Trains Can’t.”
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2022 02 24February 24, 2022
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Mardi Gras will be no holiday for impaired drivers
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Press Releases
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in place through March 1 to arrest drunk drivers to get them off the road.
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2022 02 15February 15, 2022
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Tri-Parish area judges participate in DWI pilot project
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Press Releases
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Misdemeanor DWI offenders in the tri-parish area will be screened for the presence of a substance use or mental health disorder.
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2022 02 10February 10, 2022
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#NextFanUp means some fans will be Super Bowl Saints
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Press Releases
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If you see a friend who’s been drinking, make sure they have access to a safe ride home.
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2022 02 07February 07, 2022
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Highway safety grant application period open through Feb. 28
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Press Releases
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LHSC will fund projects for one year, beginning Oct. 1, 2022.
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2022 01 03January 03, 2022
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2 in ’22 – Two resolutions for a safer Louisiana in 2022
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Press Releases
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In 2020, crashes killed 828 people and injured more than 64,000 people.
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2021 12 30December 30, 2021
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#NextFanUp keeps you and your friends in the game
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Press Releases
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Use #NextFanUp in social media posts to recognize designated drivers.
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2021 12 17December 17, 2021
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La. law enforcement has holiday plans for impaired drivers
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Press Releases
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In 2020, 181 people were injured or killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
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2021 12 06December 06, 2021
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Injuries at record low, but fatalities up sharply on Louisiana roads in 2020
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Press Releases
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Statistics are in line with national figures that show a sharp increase in fatalities even though fewer drivers were on the road.
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2021 09 30September 30, 2021
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Get Fit, Stay Safe during “1 Million Steps 2 Safety”
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Press Releases
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Pedestrians and bicyclists face distinct disadvantages when involved in traffic crashes.
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2021 09 24September 24, 2021
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Put Kids in the Right Seat Every Time
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Press Releases
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National experts rate Louisiana as having the best child safety seat law in the country.
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2021 09 15September 15, 2021
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FY 2022 LHSC Subgrant Manual
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Grants
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Link to the 2022 .pdf manual.
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2021 09 08September 08, 2021
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Let’s keep kids safe while they’re getting to school, too
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Press Releases
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School zones are only as safe as the drivers who pass through them.
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2021 08 19August 19, 2021
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is “simple math” that saves lives
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Press Releases
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From 2015 to 2019, 27 of the 46 people killed in crashes on Louisiana highways during the Labor Day holiday were in an alcohol-related crash.
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2021 06 30June 30, 2021
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Impaired drivers risk losing their independence during July 4 holiday
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Press Releases
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Extra law enforcement officers across Louisiana will be on patrol through Monday to specifically find and stop impaired drivers.
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2021 06 17June 17, 2021
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GHSA awards grant to Louisiana for impaired driving screening and assessment
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Press Releases
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Louisiana is one of four states to receive the 2021 GHSA-Responsibility.org grant award.
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2021 05 27May 27, 2021
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Click It or Ticket: seat belts aren’t just for the front seat
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Press Releases
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Too many back-seat passengers don’t think the seat belt law applies to them.
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2021 05 25May 25, 2021
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“Watch for Motorcycles” message will keep rolling
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Press Releases
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In 2019, 87 people were killed, and 1,106 people were injured in motorcycle crashes in Louisiana.
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2021 04 15April 15, 2021
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“Buckle Up in Your Truck” campaign addresses “safety double whammy”
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Press Releases
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Survey shows that pickup truck occupants wear their seat belts 8.8% less frequently than occupants of other vehicles.
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2021 04 13April 13, 2021
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Pedestrian safety is a two-way street
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Press Releases
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Louisiana has the sixth highest per-capita pedestrian fatality rate in the nation, according to a study by Smart Growth America.
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2021 03 31March 31, 2021
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“If you’re driving, just drive; everything else can wait.”
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Press Releases
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Crash reports from 2019 show that 187 people in Louisiana were killed in crashes involving a distracted or inattentive driver, Schneider said.
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2021 03 22March 22, 2021
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Stop. Trains Can't.
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Press Releases
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The short time you might save getting to the other side of the tracks isn’t worth risking your life.
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2021 03 12March 12, 2021
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Don’t rely on luck this St. Patrick’s Day
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Press Releases
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The St. Patrick’s Day holiday is one of the deadliest times on the nation’s roadways.
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2021 03 08March 08, 2021
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Vehicle Safety Recalls Week highlights importance of recall check
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Press Releases
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Make a quick, free check of your car or truck for any recalls that could impact the vehicle’s safety.
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2021 03 02March 02, 2021
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LHSC accepting grant applications for safety projects
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Press Releases
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The one-year grants are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the federal fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1, 2021.
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2021 02 09February 09, 2021
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Impaired driving has “no place in our lives” during Carnival season
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Press Releases
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Law enforcement agents across Louisiana will be watching for impaired drivers in a special “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” period through February 19.
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2021 02 05February 05, 2021
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Designated drivers are always on the winning team
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Press Releases
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“Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.”
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2021 01 28January 28, 2021
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LHSC rolls out new highway safety communication tools
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Press Releases
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“It’s vital that we communicate with younger people so we can help them develop safe driving habits.”
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2020 12 30December 30, 2020
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Buzzed driving: A bad way to end a bad year
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Press Releases
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LHSC encourages everyone who has been celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances while ringing in 2021 to get a ride home instead of driving.
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2020 12 21December 21, 2020
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Law enforcement working to prevent a Deadly December on LA roads
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Press Releases
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In December 2019, 33 people were killed on Louisiana roads in 28 alcohol-related crashes, according to CARTS.
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2020 11 25November 25, 2020
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Acadiana judge takes on new role as State Judicial Outreach Liaison
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Press Releases
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Judge Jules David Edwards III has been named Louisiana’s State Judicial Outreach Liaison.
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2020 11 20November 20, 2020
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Click It or Ticket – save your money, save your life
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Press Releases
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Across Louisiana, law enforcement agencies are putting extra patrols on the road during holiday travel.
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2020 10 29October 29, 2020
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Don't let your Halloween turn into a nightmare
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Press Releases
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Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays in Louisiana.
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2019 09 17September 17, 2019
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FY 2020 LHSC Subgrant Manual
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Grants
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Link to the 2020 .pdf manual.
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2019 07 31July 31, 2019
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New Louisiana child safety seat law called "best in the country"
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Press Releases
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New law requires children to remain in the most protected category of child restraint.
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2018 09 06September 06, 2018
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States receive funds to tackle teen driver safety
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Press Releases
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Helps states instill safe driving habits in this high-risk demographic.
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2018 02 22February 22, 2018
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Gov. Edwards Appoints New Head of Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
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Announcements
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Attorney Lisa Freeman appointed as
executive director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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2017 12 19December 19, 2017
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2017 LA Statewide Seat Belt Survey
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Reports
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Link to 2017 .pdf LA Statewide Belt Survey.
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2017 11 02November 02, 2017
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2017 Adult Seat Belt Nighttime Observation Survey
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Reports
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Link to .pdf 2017 Survey.
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2017 11 02November 02, 2017
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FFY2018 Highway Safety Plan
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Reports
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Link to 2018 .pdf HSP.
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2017 03 16March 16, 2017
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Archives
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Press Releases
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Past Highway Safety press releases from 2/24/14 to 3/16/17.
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