Texting and Driving Safety Tips

by heather on January 24, 2012

Texting and Driving

 Here are some statistics why texting and driving is so dangerous:

  • When a driver texts while driving, his reaction time will decrease by 35%
  •  When texting, steering capability goes down by a tremendous amount….91%.
  • A driver is twenty three times more likely to get into a car accident while driving and texting.
  • Drivers are also six times as likely to get into a car accident while dialing a number into their cellular devices.

 The fine for texting and driving is only $30 but a 35% surcharge and court fees likely will send the total cost above $100. However no points are charged against the offender’s drivers license. A person who was texting and is involved in a crash that results in serious injury or a death is subject to an additional fine of $1,000 and having their license suspended for 180 days.

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Drinking and Driving Safety

by heather on January 5, 2012

Drinking and Driving

Don’t do it!!!!

drunk driving safety

13,516 arrested in Iowa for drunk driving / DUI in 2008

In 2008 118 people were killed in Iowa in accidents where at least one driver was under the influence of alcohol. 22% of fatal accidents involved drunk drivers.

 Iowa First Offense OWI Penalties •

Jail time of 2 days to 1 year • $1,250 in fines plus a 35% surcharge or up to 200 hours of community service • Drivers license revocation for 180 days to 1 year • Alcohol assessment and treatment

 Iowa Second Offense OWI Penalties •

7 days to 2 years in jail or imprisonment • Up to $5,000 in fines plus a 35% surcharge • Drivers license revocation for 1 to 2 years • Alcohol assessment and treatment

 Iowa Third Offense OWI Penalties •

Third offense owi in Iowa is considered a class D Felony offense • 30 days in jail or up to 5 years imprisonment • Up to $7,500 in fines plus a 35% surcharge • Drivers license revocation for 6 years • Alcohol assessment and treatment

 Think about the three F’s and how drinking and driving effects each one.

Family/Friends

 Finances

Future

 Getting Home Safely: Plan ahead and stick to your plan. Take a Cab/Bus, Have a designated driver, Walk, Call a friend or family member and ask for help.

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