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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
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Mechanics Keeping Plows Running Ask For Public’s Cooperation
UDOT mechanics work long hours and often get little sleep. They face other obstacles, too, especially when it comes to doing their job out on the roads.5 years ago
Caitlin Burchill, KSL
Family Hopes Drivers Learn From Loss Of Their Daughter Killed By Impaired Driver
A KSL Exclusive, News Specialist Caitlin Burchill shares her family's story in a Road to Zero Fatalities Report.5 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Vehicle Safety Guidelines Urged After 4-Year-Old Killed By Airbag
Vehicle safety advocates have shared a critical reminder for parents after a young boy was killed in a tragic car crash in South Jordan.5 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
UDOT: 264 People Died On Utah Roads Last Year
The number of people dying behind the wheel in Utah is down for the second year in a row, but there were still 264 fatalities on Utah roads in 2018.5 years ago
KSL TV
Roadway Deaths Drop In Utah For 2nd-Straight Year
The number of people who died on Utah roads decreased for the second consecutive year, new state statistics show.5 years ago
KSL 5 TV
Unified Police Announce DUI Checkpoint For Weekend
As drivers are making weekend plans leading up to the new year, Unified Police Department wants them to know they will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Friday.5 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
How To Talk To Elderly Family Members About Surrendering Their Driver’s License
The holidays often allow many to spend time with their parents and senior family members. It might also provide an opportunity to have a difficult conversation about when someone should surrender their driver’s license.5 years ago
KSL 5 TV
Officers Planning DUI Checkpoint For Holidays
Unified Police Department officers are gearing up for a holiday DUI checkpoint.5 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL 5 TV
Emergency Items To Pack Before Thanksgiving Road Trip
Before hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure you pack your car with the right emergency items.5 years ago
Sean Moody, KSL TV
Neighbors Say Crosswalk Is Needed At Site Of Fatal Crash
Two women were trying to cross a busy road in Davis County when they were hit by two vehicles. One was killed, and the other was seriously injured.6 years ago
KSL 5 TV
Utah Highway Patrol Puts In 170 Overtime Shifts For Halloween
The Utah Highway Patrol put in lots of overtime Halloween night to keep the roads safe during one of the busiest nights of the year.6 years ago
Caitlin Burchill
Remembering Margay: A Mother’s Plea to End Distracted Driving
Her vibrant daughter, 13-year-old Margay Schee, was burned to death when her yellow school bus was rear ended by a distracted semi-truck driver while they were living in Florida.6 years ago
Aley Davis
Elementary School Click-It-Club Reminds People to Buckle Up This Halloween
A local teacher is working with his fifth-grade students to remind people to buckle up this Halloween, after losing his own son almost 10 years ago.6 years ago
Felicia Martinez
Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
The Salt Lake City Police Department has some tips to ensure safe trick-or-treating.6 years ago
Caitlin Burchill
‘Stay Alert, Stay Alive’ This Halloween And Beyond
While drivers have the responsibility of limiting their distractions, walkers, runners and bikers can also do things to make themselves more visible.6 years ago
KSL 5 TV
Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Keep Our Roads And Sidewalks Safe
With distracted driving and auto-pedestrian accidents on the rise, KSL TV wants to Utah to Stay Alert, Stay Alive.6 years ago
Aley Davis
‘Pack Your Patience’: UDOT Shares Tips To Keep Drivers Safe During Road Trips
Many families are packing their suitcases, hitting the road, and heading for warmer weather over fall break. So, the Utah Department of Transportation has a few suggestions to help drivers stay safe while traveling.6 years ago
Aley Davis
5 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Installing Car Seats
Only 6 out of 10 parents install car seats correctly and only 20 percent read the instructions beforehand, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.6 years ago
Caitlin Burchill
Deaths Increase This Summer On Utah Roads
ROAD TO ZERO: Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol and the Utah Department of Transportation released the statistics for Utah's "100 Deadliest Days of Summer."6 years ago
Alex Cabrero
19 Years Later, Grandfather Remembers His Grandson Killed In DUI Crash
No matter how many times Utah Highway Patrol troopers warn drivers to not drink and drive, they know it's still going to happen.6 years ago
Alex Cabrero
Father of Newlyweds Killed Wants Drivers To Be Aware Of Drowsy Driving
They had their whole lives together, she from Provo and he from Riverton, until they were in Washington earlier this week and died in a car crash.6 years ago
Jed Boal
Trooper Urges Riders To Have Safety Plan As Motorcycle Fatalities Surge
So far, 2018 is shaping up as Utah's deadliest year on the road for motorcycles, and there are still three months of riding ahead.6 years ago
Ashley Moser
Utah Motorcyclist Uses Her Accident Experience to Start Rider Safety Group
The organization hosted experts, including those from the Department of Public Safety, and other agencies to educate riders on the best ways to maneuver Utah’s roadways.6 years ago
