Vermont officials urge motorists to exercise caution
As millions of Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, safety experts and law enforcement officials are urging drivers to prioritize preparation and responsible driving to ensure a safe holiday season.Thanksgiving is one of the busiest and most dangerous travel periods on the roads.At a press conference Tuesday, Vermont officials emphasized the importance of wearing seat belts.“From 2014 to 2023, over 40% of fatalities in Vermont involved unbelted occupants who had a seat belt accessible to them. That translates to 253 Vermonters over the past 10 years,” said Erin Sisson, deputy chief engineer at the Vermont Agency of Transportation.Law enforcement officials across New England will increase their presence on the roads to ensure compliance with traffic laws.Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police encouraged drivers to plan thoroughly before traveling.“To help ensure you get where you’re going, plan ahead. Research your route, check weather apps, monitor road conditions and watch for any travel advisories,” Ravelin said.In addition to planning, drivers should ensure their vehicles are ready for winter.Tom Baran, a traffic safety education specialist, highlighted vehicle readiness as essential.“Making sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition for winter is crucial. Clear snow and ice from windshields, ensure tires are in good condition, and avoid compromising visibility,” Baran said.Officials also recommend leaving early to avoid heavy traffic. Traveling in the morning and using traffic apps can help drivers navigate safely and efficiently.
As millions of Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, safety experts and law enforcement officials are urging drivers to prioritize preparation and responsible driving to ensure a safe holiday season.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest and most dangerous travel periods on the roads.
At a press conference Tuesday, Vermont officials emphasized the importance of wearing seat belts.
“From 2014 to 2023, over 40% of fatalities in Vermont involved unbelted occupants who had a seat belt accessible to them. That translates to 253 Vermonters over the past 10 years,” said Erin Sisson, deputy chief engineer at the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Law enforcement officials across New England will increase their presence on the roads to ensure compliance with traffic laws.
Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police encouraged drivers to plan thoroughly before traveling.
“To help ensure you get where you’re going, plan ahead. Research your route, check weather apps, monitor road conditions and watch for any travel advisories,” Ravelin said.
In addition to planning, drivers should ensure their vehicles are ready for winter.
Tom Baran, a traffic safety education specialist, highlighted vehicle readiness as essential.
“Making sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition for winter is crucial. Clear snow and ice from windshields, ensure tires are in good condition, and avoid compromising visibility,” Baran said.
Officials also recommend leaving early to avoid heavy traffic.
Traveling in the morning and using traffic apps can help drivers navigate safely and efficiently.
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