We can make Iowa roads safer this Memorial Day weekend by buckling up, slowing down and driving sober. In an attempt to save lives and reduce serious injury crashes, local, county and state enforcement officers will be out in force making sure everyone is buckled up from May 19 through June 1.
Wearing a seatbelt increases your odds of surviving a crash by nearly 50 percent, according to the Iowa State Patrol. During last year’s special traffic enforcement efforts, Iowa had 31,480 total traffic violations, including 12,450 speed, 2,630 seat belt and 530 OWI stops. For additional information, go to www.iowagtsb.org.