JAN-MAR 2017
DOT Moves Forward on Stopping Distracted Driving
SOURCE: NHTSA NEWS RELEASE, NOVEMBER 23, 2016; DISTRACTED DRIVING 2014, APRIL 2016.
DOT MOVES FORWARD
ON STOPPING
DISTRACTED DRIVING
NHTSA AND THE
ROAD TO ZERO
NMDOT USING SOCIAL
MEDIA TO COMBAT
DRUNK DRIVING
MOTHERS AGAINST
DRUNK DRIVING REPORT
TO NATION: 2016
NEW MEXICO
SEATBELT SURVEY
The guidelines encourage manufacturers to implement features such as pairing, where a portable device is
linked to a vehicle’s infotainment system, as well as Driver Mode, which is a simplified user interface. Both
pairing and Driver Mode will reduce the potential for unsafe driver distraction by limiting the time a driver’s
eyes are off the road. Devices will maintain full functionality when used at other times.
“NHTSA has long encouraged drivers to put down their phones and other devices, and just drive,” said
NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind in a news release. “With driver distraction one of the factors behind
the rise of traffic fatalities, we are committed to working with the industry to ensure that mobile devices are
designed to keep drivers’ eyes where they belong — on the road.”
The NHTSA compiles data on “distraction-affected” crashes, meaning any traffic crash in which a driver was
identified as distracted at the time of the crash. The most current numbers are from 2014:
• 10% of fatal crashes, 18% of injury crashes, and 16% of all
police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes.
• 3,179 people killed and an estimated 431,000 injured.
• 10% of all drivers age 15-19 involved in fatal crashes, the largest
proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the crashes.
Data from the University of New Mexico Traffic Research Unit,
found that “Driver Inattention” was the most prevalent
cause of traffic crashes in New Mexico in 2014:
SEATBELT USE IN U.S.
REACHES HISTORIC
90 PERCENT
Driver Inattention
8.2%
(28 total)
of all fatal
crashes.
DEPUTY’S DEATH
REITERATES
IMPORTANCE OF
SEATBELT USE
KEEPING OLDER
DRIVERS CARFIT
CRUCIAL FOR
TRAFFIC SAFETY
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NMDOT IS READY FOR
WINTER WEATHER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
21.1% (6,118)
of all crashes
causing only
property
damage.
21.6%
(8,776) of
all crashes.
3,774 serious,
minor, or
possible
injuries.
NHTSA and the Road to Zero
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
outlined its “Road to Zero” towards the ultimate objective of zero
traffic deaths. According to the NHTSA, the last decade has seen
a 25 percent reduction in lives lost. However, 2015 was a bad year
overall for traffic safety with 35,092 fatalities on U.S. roads:
OLDER DRIVER SAFETY
AWARENESS WEEK
EYES (AND EARS) ON
THE ROAD
23.1%
(2,630 total)
of all injury
crashes.
The agency is seeking public comments on its proposed guidelines.
You can submit written comments at Regulations.gov
TOUGHEN NEW MEXICO
DWI LAWS
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled proposed guidelines to counter
distracted driving. This is the second phase of voluntary guidelines developed by the NHTSA. They are
designed to encourage portable and aftermarket electronic device developers to design products to reduce
the potential for driver distraction.
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7.2% increase over 2014 in lives lost (largest percentage increase since 1966)
9.5% increase in pedestrian fatalities (highest since 1996)
12.2% increase in pedalcyclist fatalities (highest since 1995)
94% of crashes related to human choice or error
Fatality rate increased to 1.12 (rate was 1.08 in 2014)
The NHTSA found a five-year correlation between traffic fatalities and external variables like total Vehicle
Miles Traveled, average monthly temperatures, new passenger vehicles registrations, average gas prices,
and the national unemployment rate.
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NMDOT Using Social Media to
Combat Drunk Driving
SOURCE: EMILEE CANTRELL, NMDOT NEWS RELEASE,
NOVEMBER 2, 2016.
Governor Susanna Martinez unveiled a new twitter handle,
@NMDWIWatch to inform the public about drunk driving
cases in Bernalillo, Dona Aña, Mckinley, Rio Arriba,
San Juan, and Santa Fe counties. Court monitors have
been assigned to those counties with the highest DWI
dismissal rates. The court monitors will collect data on DWI adjudication and submit
periodic reports. NMDOT will use the new twitter handle to disseminate the information to the public.
PHOTOS: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/NMDWIWATCH
“As a former prosecutor, and now as Governor, I’ve seen all too often the lives and families that have
been shattered by DWI, and too often our justice system fails us by going easy on drunk drivers,” New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez
said in a news release. “These court monitors will help New Mexicans see firsthand how DWI cases are handled.”
According to data from the University of New Mexico Traffic Research Unit, there have been 136 alcohol-involved fatalities in New Mexico
through October 2016, a 36% increase from 2015. Six of the fatalities were drivers UNDER AGE 21 with a Blood Alcohol Content above 0. In
total, 90 of the 136 (66.2%) alcohol-involved fatalities occurred in the six counties highlighted by the new social media court monitoring effort.
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NHTSA and the Road to Zero
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The Road to Zero encompasses three lanes:
(1) Proactive Vehicle Safety
Traditional Approach
Proactive Approach
Mitigate the crash
Prevent the crash
Fix the defect
Prevent the defect
70 percent recall completion
100 percent recall completion
Investigate. Recall. Penalize. Repeat
Work together. Repeat
(2) Human Factors
Using enhanced enforcement and public information campaigns to
discourage dangerous behaviors like distracted driving, drunk driving, and
encourage wider seatbelt use. In New Mexico we use initiatives like
BKLUP, DNTXT, and ENDWI to improve traffic safety outcomes.
(3) Highly Automated Vehicles
Using new technology to improve driver safety and
protect against human error:
• Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication
• Lane keeping support
• Lane departure warning
• Forward collision warning
• Forward collision avoidance and mitigation
• Electronic stability control
According to the NHTSA, a $3.9 billion commitment from President Obama
provides resources for developing vehicle performance guidance and
developing model state policy.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Report
to the Nation: 2016
MADD launched its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
in 2006, and over the last decade drunken driving fatalities
have dropped 24 percent. Yet drunk driving is still
responsible for 29 percent of all fatal crashes. The MADD
campaign has four main initiatives:
1. High-visibility law enforcement
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Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols are
proven countermeasures.
The goal is to activate law enforcement to conduct
DUI checkpoints while publicizing warnings
about punitive consequences for drunk driving.
2. Ignition interlocks for all drunk drivers
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Research indicates that 50-75 percent of
convicted drunk drivers continue to drive with a
suspended license and ignition interlocks
prevent them from reoffending.
Interlocks reduce DUI recidivism by 67 percent.
New Mexico was the only state requiring interlocks
for convicted offenders in 2006; today 28 states
and D.C. require them for all drunk drivers.
3. Advanced technology to eliminate drunk driving
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MADD is championing the Driver Alcohol Detection
System for Safety.
The goal is to create a passive system to make
vehicles inoperable for drivers at or above the
legal BAC limit of .08.
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groups with lower seatbelt use rates. Specifically, pickup truck
drivers and drivers on local roads have the lowest daytime
and nighttime seatbelt use rates. In addition, increasing road
segment sample sizes and the number of observed vehicles
would help ensure more reliable seatbelt observation data.
New Mexico Seatbelt Survey
The NMDOT and the Preusser Research Group
completed the annual New Mexico Occupant Seatbelt
Observation Survey. New Mexico has conducted a seatbelt
survey annually since 1982. The 2016 survey summarized
the results of both daytime and nighttime reviews.
The study used a sampling design approved by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. Segments from 19 of 33 New Mexico
counties were sampled for a total of 94 road segments. Observations
were recorded on Primary, Secondary, and Local roads. Quality
control measures were utilized during the study to ensure valid and
reliable observation results.
The 2016 survey is just the second year of nighttime seatbelt study.
Observers used night vision equipment when necessitated by poor
lighting conditions. The 2015 and 2016 nighttime study took place after
Click It or Ticket. The report notes that uniformity in data collection
scheduling is vital for analyzing trend results.
DAYTIME
DAYTIME
• 2016 daytime seatbelt use rate = 92.3% (down a full
percentage point from 2015)
• Primary road seatbelt usage improved in 2016 to 92.8%
(from 91.7% in 2015)
• Secondary road seatbelt usage increased in 2016 to
92% (from 90% in 2015)
• Local Roads seatbelt usage decreased in 2016 to 85.7%
(from 85.3% in 2015)
NIGHTTIME
NIGHTTIME
• 2016 nighttime seatbelt use rate = 89.4%; seven points
higher than 2015 (82.4%)
• Secondary roads had the highest nighttime seatbelt use
rate (92.2%)
• Primary roads had the next highest nighttime seatbelt
use rate (91.6%)
• Local Roads had a much lower nighttime seatbelt use
rate (79.4%)
The survey recommends directing enhanced enforcement efforts at
Seatbelt use in U.S. reaches historic 90 percent
SOURCE: NHTSA NEW RELEASE, NOVEMBER 21, 2016
WASHINGTON – Seatbelt use in the United States has reached its highest level
since the Federal government began regular national surveys in 1994, according to
a study released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The new data – drawn from a large-scale observational study conducted by NHTSA in June 2016, shows daytime belt use (drivers and
right-front passengers of passenger vehicles from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) reached 90.1 percent, a statistically significant increase from 88.5
percent in 2015. The National Occupant Protection Use Survey is the only survey that provides nationwide probability-based observed
data on seatbelt use in the United States.
“The best way folks can protect themselves in their cars is by wearing a
Seatbelts saved nearly 14,000 lives during 2015 alone,
seatbelt…the simple act of wearing a seatbelt significantly
and an estimated 345,000 lives since 1975. The nation’s
reduces the risk of fatality and major injury in a crash.”
chief auto safety agency credits State legislators for
-U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx
enacting strong laws and police officers
for strong enforcement, especially
during the annual national Click It or Ticket campaign. This progress is the result of persistent effort by a wide range of safety partners,
including the U.S. Congress which provided resources including incentive grants and support for enforcement, state highway safety
officials. State enforcement and education campaigns raised awareness, with support from auto and insurance industries.
Albuquerque Journal Editorial: Deputy’s death
reiterates importance of seat belt use
SOURCE: ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016
The untimely and tragic death of 30-year-old Valencia County Sheriff’s
Deputy Ryan Thomas provides a teaching moment for every driver,
whether you’re a police officer rushing to a call or just a person
driving to the local Circle K.
Thomas was thrown from his cruiser and killed. He leaves
behind a young daughter, a pregnant wife, a heartbroken
department and a saddened community.
Chief Deputy Gary Hall said he doesn’t think Thomas
purposely avoided buckling up and that, perhaps in his haste,
he failed to notice it wasn’t properly latched.
Wear your seatbelt.
Another valuable lesson for us all: Heed those warning lights
on your dashboard.
Thomas, who by all accounts was an up-and-coming member of our law
enforcement community, died when he lost control of his police cruiser
and rolled it east of Tomé. Because his seatbelt wasn’t being used,
Buckle up, folks. The costs of not doing so every time you get
behind the wheel are simply too high – for you and for those
you would leave behind.
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Toughen New Mexico DWI Laws
Governor Susana Martinez kicked off 2017 by announcing a series of legislative proposals to toughen New Mexico drunk driving
penalties. The DWI policies are a mixture of previous and new ideas to combat the impaired driving problem in New Mexico.
“Drunk driving continues to plague our state. If we want to end DWI, we need tougher laws, and it starts with lawmakers having the
courage to pass them,” Governor Martinez said in a news release. “Not only do we need to strengthen penalties, but we also
need to make it easier for officers to do their jobs and keep drunk drivers off our streets. These proposals do both.”
• Increase incarceration time for repeat DWI offenders
• Allow law enforcement to attend DWI court hearings by videoconference
• Help law enforcement obtain search warrants to draw blood for suspected DWI
• Expand habitual offender laws to include felony DWI offenses
• Increase penalties for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd DWI offenses
• Strengthen penalties for lending vehicles to drivers with revoked licenses due to DWI
“The bottom line is we need drunk drivers off our streets,” NMDOT Secretary Tom Church said in the news release. “I’m happy to
work with the Governor, lawmakers, and law enforcement to do whatever we can to keep New Mexicans from getting behind the
wheel drunk. And these proposals could really make a difference.”
The 2017 New Mexico legislative sessions runs from
January 17th – March 18th.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
COLUMN, BYLINE: SAFER NEW MEXICO NOW CHIEF OPERATING
OFFICER MARK MCCRACKEN, DECEMBER 1, 2016
The American Occupational Therapy Association held its
annual “Older Driver Safety Awareness Week” from
December 5-9, 2016.
Keeping Older Drivers CarFit
Crucial for Traffic Safety
CarFit is a joint effort from AARP, AAA, and the American
Occupational Therapy Association.
“CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the
opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit”
them. The CarFit program also provides information and
materials on community-specific resources that could
enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their
mobility in the community.” (www.car-fit.org)
The NMDOT and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) are currently
providing a comprehensive Older Driver Program Safety (ODSP).
The ODSP’s objective is to reduce older driver crashes, fatalities, and
injuries in New Mexico while empowering older drivers to help improve
road safety statewide. The natural aging process frequently involves
declines in vision, cognitive processing, physical ability, or impacts
from medications. The ODSP and CarFit are useful tools in helping
older drivers improve New Mexico road safety.
The next ODSP presentation will be held on January 26th in
Albuquerque at the Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE
from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The presentation is primarily for Senior
Service providers but anyone interested in the program is welcome to
attend the free training. A CarFit event will be held at the center from
1:00 to 3:00 pm. Please contact Safer at (505) 856-6143 to
make an appointment or for more information.
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Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) is working with the
New Mexico Department of Transportation on an Older Driver
Safety Program (ODSP) to help people drive safely as long
as possible.
On December 6th, Safer presented the ODSP curriculum
at the New Mexico State Police Office (4200 East Highway
66) in Gallup. The ODSP is offered free to law enforcement,
healthcare providers, and senior services personnel with
unique curriculum tailored to each audience. There were
individual sessions for Healthcare Providers (8:00-10:00 a.m.),
Law Enforcement (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and
Senior Services Providers (1:30-3:30 p.m.).
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Eyes (and ears) on the Road
Physical and visual health is crucial for safe
driving. But our aural senses are also important.
Diminished hearing can adversely impact the
ability to hear sirens or signals on the road. On its
website, the AARP lists things to keep in mind for safe driving.
• Ensure your side-view and rear-view mirrors are
properly adjusted
• Monitor mirrors frequently to monitor traffic and stay
alert for emergency vehicles
• Watch for trains or flashing lights whenever you cross
train tracks
• Check your dashboard lights to make sure you’re
properly using your turn signal
• Keep your heat or A/C, music, and conversations
to a minimum
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Report to the Nation: 2016
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Both tactile and respiratory technologies are being
explored thanks to partnerships between the
federal government and leading automakers.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF SANTA ANA PUEBLO PD
4. Grassroots support
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Everyone has the opportunity and responsibility to
help eliminate drunk driving.
MADD introduced the idea of a “designated driver”
in 1986.
With all the transit options and apps available
today, there is no excuse for drunk driving.
MADD tracks statutory and law enforcement efforts to counter
drunk driving, using a 5-star rating scale to grade states
individually on its countermeasures. Not all stars are weighted
equally, recognizing that ignition interlocks and sobriety
checkpoints are the most important measures to reduce drunk
driving accidents.
Unfortunately, New Mexico only received 2.5-stars from MADD
on its 2016 report card. The national average was 2.91 stars.
New Mexico received full credit for its interlock ignition law
and sobriety checkpoints. But the state was blanked on child
endangerment law and penalties for refusing BAC tests.
New Mexico received partial credit for its license revocation
law. Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Utah all scored
higher than New Mexico in the MADD assessment.
“The Mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving,
help fight drugged driving, support the victims of this violent
crime and prevent underage drinking.”
NMDOT Is Ready for Winter Weather
SOURCE: EMILEE CANTRELL, NMDOT NEWS RELEASE,
NOVEMBER 21, 2016.
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation
announced that crews were ready to clear the roads and
highways as the state prepares for the winter weather season.
Last year, NMDOT crews removed snow and ice from over a
million pass miles.
“Safety is absolutely our number one priority,” said NMDOT
Secretary Tom Church. “Our crews and equipment across the
state are ready to respond to winter weather. When driving in
ice and snow please take every precaution necessary to keep
yourself and others on the road safe.”
For months, crews across the state have been preparing their
salt and sand spreaders, graders, and snow plows. The teams
are also constantly monitoring weather reports and ready to
respond as soon as they are called.
Throughout the state NMDOT has 116 graders, 258 front end
loaders, 11 snow blower trucks, and 556 dump trucks with plows
and salt spreaders. Motorists should check www.nmroads.com
or download the NMRoads app for updates on road conditions
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Due to ongoing updates to
the calendar of events,
please CLICK HERE or visit
www.safernm.org for
the most current list.
UPCOMING Events
Fitting Stations offer child safety seat inspection appointments during
regular hours of operation at ten permanent New Mexico locations.
Artesia
(800) 231-6145
Rio Rancho
(800) 231-6145
(505) 856-6143
Farmington
(800) 231-6145
Santa Fe
(505) 471-3965
(800) 231-6145
Albuquerque: SW
(505) 856-6143
Las Cruces
(800) 231-6145
Albuqerque: Central
(505) 272-6024
Las Vegas
(800) 231-6145
Alamogordo
(505) 439-4300
Albuquerque: NE
Third Saturday of each month
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
Third Thursday of each month
First Friday of each month
Third Saturday of each month
Third Saturday of each month
First Wednesday of each month
Last Wednesday of each month
January
3 Child Safety Seat Clinic, LAS CRUCES
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Kohl’s, 2500 N. Triviz Dr.
Nov 11 - Jan 4 Superblitz: ENDWI and BKLUP
7-8 Radar Lidar Instructor Training: SANTA FE
17-Mar 18 New Mexico 53rd Legislature: 1st Session
First Friday of each month
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
11-18 Mini Superblitz: ENDWI and BKLUP
15-16 Buckle Up New Mexico Recertification
Training: ALBUQUERQUE
15 Child Safety Seat Clinic, ALBUQUERQUE:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Sandia Resort,
30 Rainbow Road, (800) 231-6145 for an
appointment
18 Transportation Commission Meeting:
13 STEP Training: GALLUP
18 Transportation Commission
ALBUQUERQUE
Meeting: SANTA FE
15 DWI Awareness Day at the Roundhouse:
FITTING STATIONS offer child safety seat inspection appointments
during
New
Mexico locations.
20-24permanent
Traffic Crash
Investigation
Training:
SANTA
FE regular hours of operation at nine
27 STEP Training: RUIDOSO
ALBUQUERQUE
Alamogordo
(505) 439-4300
Third
Saturday
of each Child
monthPassenger Safety
31-Feb
3 National
Albuqerque: Central
Certification Training Program: LAS CRUCES
Albuquerque: NE
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
February
Albuquerque: SW
Third Thursday of each month
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March
First Friday of each month
(505) 272-6024
7 Transportation Day at the Roundhouse:
Farmington
(800) 231-6145
Third Saturday of each month
DWI Checkpoint Operations Training:
Las Cruces LAS CRUCES
First and Third Wednesdays of
each month
(800) 231-6145
Las Vegas
(800) 231-6145
Last Wednesday
of Training:
each month
22 STEP
EDDY COUNTY
Rio Rancho
(800) 231-6145NC
26-28 Lifesavers Conference, CHARLOTTE,
First Friday of each month
(505) 471-3965
231-6145
Mark
Your Calendar:
MAY (800)
10-11,
2017
2nd and
4th Fridays
of each month
Santa Fe
Law Enforcement Coordinators’ Symposium
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
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The ODSP goal is to reduce older driver crashes, injuries, and
deaths in New Mexico. The programming is consistent with the
latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration directive for
states to develop a comprehensive safety program for older drivers.
In 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 15.8 percent of New Mexico residents
were 65 years and over. That percentage is expected to climb in subsequent years based on a
projection from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the projection,
over 26 percent of New Mexico residents by 2030 will be 65 years and over, nearly 7 points higher than the
U.S. at-large. As we age, we also become more fragile and are more likely to be injured in a crash. Drivers age 65 or older are
more likely to experience conditions that complicate driving:
VISION
Declines in focus,
peripheral vision and light
retention can slow our
responses to changing
traffic conditions, signs,
and signals. We may
have more trouble
with glare, seeing road
markings, and spotting
pedestrians, curbs, or
other vehicles.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
MENTAL FITNESS
MEDICATIONS
Safe driving requires
strength, flexibility,
coordination, and mobility.
We may have more
trouble checking blind
spots, changing lanes,
turning, monitoring traffic,
or switching between the
gas and brake pedals.
Driving requires rigorous
execution of mental
tasks and quick cognitive
processing for safe decision
making. We may feel
overwhelmed by signals
and signs, respond slower
to traffic changes, and
increased difficulty driving
at higher speeds and
crossing intersections.
Safe drivers are fully
awake and always
alert behind the wheel.
Prescription or over-thecounter medications may
cause drowsiness which
adversely affects our
ability to safely operate
our vehicle.
The ODSP also includes a direct service component for older drivers. The community-based educational program uses trained
technicians to offer a safety assessment for each driver. The goal is to help drivers become more comfortable and confident
behind the wheel while identifying any potential problems. The assessment is a simple checklist completed between the driver
and technician and no mandatory action items are included. No information is forwarded to law enforcement or healthcare
providers.
New Mexico is among the first to develop a comprehensive program. Through public and private partnerships, New Mexico will
lead the nation in addressing older driver issues. Every driver needs to manage risks and utilize available resources.
By empowering older drivers through awareness, education, assistance, and other
resources, we can all work together to make New Mexico roads safer.
For more information on the ODSP and other traffic safety initiatives please
contact Safer at 505-856-6143 or visit us online at www.safernm.org
NMDOT Is Ready for Winter Weather
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and closures. NMRoads is updated around the clock and
linked to the 511 road condition hotline.
Please remember these safe winter driving tips:
• Wear your seatbelt.
• Slow down and leave extra space between your vehicle
and the one in front of you.
• Use brakes carefully and remember that it takes more
time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
• Don’t crowd the snow plow. Please be
patient and give the driver plenty of room to do the job.
• Use extra caution on bridges,
ramps, overpasses, and shaded areas since
they are likely to freeze first and stay frozen the longest.
“Be smart if you get behind the wheel during winter
weather conditions,” said Deputy Secretary Anthony Lujan.
“Remember to check NMRoads and stay alert. We want
everyone to get to their destination safely.”
PHOTO: COURTESY OF NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE
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