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Remembering and following the basics of safe driving can prevent crashes and fatalities on the road. Some of the basics include: always wearing a seat belt, obeying road signs and traffic signals, keeping a safe distance from vehicles, maintaining a reasonable speed and avoiding texting or eating while driving so you can be aware of your surroundings. Click to read more.
Road to Zero
Garna Mejia, KSL TV
Utah Teen Survives Crash On North Ogden Divide
A 19-year-old woman walked away from a crash along North Ogden Canyon Road without a scratch, thanks to some quick thinking and what she feels saved her life – her seatbelt.3 years ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
Teen Injured In DUI Crash Shares Appreciation For Community Support
2020 has forced many to slow down and appreciate what we have in our lives. No one understands this more than Sarah Frei.3 years ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Campaign Uses Humorous Seatbelt ‘Celebrities’ As Authorities Ramp Up Seatbelt Enforcement
The Utah Highway Patrol is joining forces with law enforcement across the Western United States to ramp up seatbelt enforcement - and they're using some hilarious seatbelt "celebrities" to get out the message.3 years ago
Robin Heiden
Safe In 60: Winterize Your Car Before Winter Weather Hits
It won't be long before sidewalk shoveling and window scraping become a part of your daily routine. Here are a few things to prepare before you start driving during those winter conditions.4 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
How Walking To School Can Keep Your Child Safe From Pedestrian Crashes This Fall
Pedestrian crashes and fatalities typically increase during the fall in Utah, but UDOT officials encouraged students to walk, bike or even scooter to school rather than drive to reduce the number of cars on Utah roads.4 years ago
Robin Heiden
Safe in 60: How to Use the Passing Lane
We’ve all seen the signs on the freeway that read, “Keep Right Except to Pass.” But how many people follow this rule?4 years ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
It’s Child Passenger Safety Week In Utah
It's Child Passenger Safety Week, and the Utah Department of Public Safety has information on keeping your kids safe while in the vehicle.4 years ago
KSL TV
More Than 100 Drivers Die During Utah’s 100 Deadliest Days
The Utah Highway Patrol said 102 people died on Utah's roads in the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.4 years ago
Robin Heiden
Safe In 60: Remember The Rules Of 4-Way Stops
Four-way stops where no one seems to know when it's their turn to go -- it can be the most infuriating part of your commute.4 years ago
Robin Heiden
Safe In 60: Parents Of Teen Drivers Must Lead By Example
When it comes to the rules behind the wheel, it's a bit like "monkey see, monkey do." If mom and dad can do it - then so can the teen, so parents need to lead by example.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson & Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
UHP Conducting DUI Blitz Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
The Utah Highway Patrol announced there will be an increased trooper presence on the state's roads over the Labor Day Weekend, including a DUI blitz on Friday.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
Troopers Make 147 Stops On First Day Of Blitz In Davis County
Troopers began a multi-day blitz in Davis County to crack down on speeding and reckless driving in construction zones. Here are the numbers from the first 24 hours.4 years ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
UHP Focusing On Speed Enforcement In Davis County Construction Zone
The Utah Highway Patrol is cracking down on drivers who are speeding through construction zones in Davis County.4 years ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
UHP: Trend Of 100+ MPH Speeding Continued Over Pioneer Day Weekend
Over a busy Pioneer Day weekend that saw state troopers make nearly 3,500 traffic stops on Utah roads, Utah Highway Patrol officials said a concerning trend once again emerged in the form of triple-digit speeders.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
Troopers Working Extra Shifts This Weekend For DUI Enforcement
The Utah Highway Patrol announced it's making sure the state's highways are safe during the Pioneer Day weekend with extra DUI enforcement.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
UHP: Zero Fatalities On Highways Over Fourth Of July Weekend
There were zero fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend, the Utah Highway Patrol reports.4 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
UHP Adding Extra Patrols For Fourth Of July Weekend
Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol said extra state troopers will be hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend to crack down on speeding and drunk drivers.4 years ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
From Boats To Antlers, Road Debris Remains A Major Problem On Utah Roads
Tires, receiver hitches, planks of wood, pieces of metal, ladders, plastic bins, a sleeper cab to a pickup truck, antlers — they all formed a large pile on a construction site just southwest of I-15.4 years ago
Brittant Tait, KSL TV
Utah Sets New Record For Reckless Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend
The long weekend known to spark the 100 deadliest days on Utah roads broke records for reckless driving.4 years ago
KSL TV
Man Hospitalized After Getting Hit By Car While Changing Tire
Utah Highway Patrol troopers are issuing a warning after a man was taken to the hospital after being hit while changing a tire.4 years ago
Robin Heiden
Safe In 60: Frequent Tire Inspections Will Save Lives And Save You Money
Annual safety inspections are no longer required for most vehicles in Utah. That means it is our responsibility to keep us and those around us safe on the roads by properly maintaining our vehicles.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Memoriam held in honor of teens killed on Utah roads
So far in 2019, 27 teens have died in car crashes on Utah roads. The memoriam put names and faces to those numbers.5 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
UHP Urges Motorists To Slow Down, Move Over When They See First Responders Doing Their Job
One in seven firefighters and police officers who die in the line of duty are killed in vehicle-related incidents, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.5 years ago
