Adding it up: Who cares about YOUR driving?

Adding it up: Who cares about YOUR driving?

These two numbers tell the story: 152 and 20,657.   152 mph was the top speed clocked among drivers going well over 100 mph in July as Minnesota law enforcement cracked down on the epidemic of excess speed in state. To put that into perspective, 152 mph is more...
The “Lazy” days of summer

The “Lazy” days of summer

We often think of August as the “lazy” days of summer. But if you’re in the traffic safety community, you know that the work to make our roads safer never ends. That’s never been truer than it is this year. We have a lot going on here in Minnesota. On the downside,...
Clearing the Air About Legal Marijuana

Clearing the Air About Legal Marijuana

On August 1, Minnesota will join 22 states plus Washington, D.C., that have legalized recreational cannabis. This means possession for adults 21 and older will be lawful, with limits. This new law comes with the creation of a new state agency called the Office of...
Work Zone Safety – Every Day!

Work Zone Safety – Every Day!

Last month was officially dedicated to Work Zone safety awareness, but a recent event makes it clear that we need to elevate Work Zone safety 365 days a year. Nationally, fatal work zone crashes rose 46% between 2010 and 2020. Over the last five years in Minnesota...