(Bismarck, ND) There have been 27 motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota since May 8th, bringing the 2021 total to 56 as of July 12th. That’s 12 more fatalities than the same time period in 2020, and two more than the same period in 2019.
Nearly 94% of crashes are attributable to preventable human behavior. All North Dakota drivers and vehicle occupants can take personal responsibility when traveling by always wearing a seat belt, using appropriate child passenger safety seats, following all posted speed limits and driving sober and distraction-free.
“As more vehicles travel during the summer, we want to stress that wearing your seat belt can save your life. You can’t predict other driver’s behaviors on the road, so the best way to protect yourself against serious injury or death is by wearing your seat belt,” explains Safety Division Director, Karin Mongeon. “Halfway through 2021 we’ve seen an increased number of vehicle fatalities on our state roadways, with
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BISMARCK, N.D. (NDDOT) – ND Sober Ride, a Vision Zero program aimed at reducing the number of impaired drivers on North Dakota roadways through ride-hailing vouchers, provided 800 Lyft rides in March.
ND Sober Ride launched on March 2 to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day and the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign as a technology-based solution and alternative to impaired driving. AAA – The Auto Club Group provided an initial $10,000 to fund $10 off Lyft rides during holidays or events where someone may overindulge.
“AAA – The Auto Club Group is proud to provide the initial funding for a program that focuses on removing impaired drivers from North Dakota roads,” said Gene LaDoucer of AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The fact this program was able to provide 800 sober rides in March shows the need for a program that supports good decisions, such as getting a sober ride to your destination.”