The Kansas Department of Transportation is working with state and local leaders to promote a safe driving campaign in Sedgwick County.
Over the past year, Sedgwick County has seen a rise in crashes, several of which have resulted in deaths. This campaign is stressing the importance of seatbelts and other good driving habits. Speakers at a conference Wednesday morning also highlighted the dangers of speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
In Sedgwick County, more than 23% of fatal crashes involved some kind of impairment. When looking at seatbelt use, 41% of traffic fatalities were found to involve a driver without a seatbelt, highlighting how important seatbelts are.
The Drive Safe Sedgwick campaign is focusing on eliminating bad driving habits and promoting good ones. A website has been set up to help focus on problems facing Sedgwick County specifically. You can find the site by following the link below.
