La. Highway Safety

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) administers the State's highway safety grant program designed to reduce traffic crashes and the resulting deaths.

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The Lafayette music artist Cupid explains why he agreed to remix his classic song "Cupid Shuffle" to encourage people to buckle up. #Cupid #BuckleUp

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Louisiana: harsh winter weather is headed our way. Please stay off of roads that are affected by winter weather so first responders can do their jobs. Go to https://t.co/yrKSqFHKrx for info.

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Louisiana has a new hands-free driving law. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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Can you think of more?

When you’re driving, just drive.

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Distracted driving is ANYTHING that takes your attention away from driving. Texting and driving is a huge no no, but there are many more common and dangerous habits. To name a few, selecting a new podcast or song, eating a quick breakfast, and putting on makeup.

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A very Merry Christmas to all from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

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December is a time of merriment and celebration. It should not be a time of danger and disappointment. Keep yourself and others safe by always driving sober. If you had too much to drink, find a safe way home. Better yet, plan a sober ride home before you leave for the evening.

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Data from the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at LSU.

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Last year, six people were killed in Louisiana in alcohol-related crashes during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday period. During that period, another 80 people were injured in alcohol-related crashes.

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Santa's watching, y'all! No excuses. Buckling up just makes sense. Spread the word: Louisianans buckle up.

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Getting older doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the keys 🔑! But staying safe behind the wheel 🚗 does mean monitoring changes in overall health to drive safely and comfortably. Learn how medical conditions can impact functional ability and safe driving: https://t.co/lgfGYvUkY5

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Pass this picture around the table. First person to see what’s wrong gets the first slice of pie! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Drive safe, buckle up, and wear elastic pants!

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From back roads to main streets, your seat belt should always be buckled! 🛻 🛻 🛻 Click It or Ticket this Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving Eve plans:
🧡 Making new memories
🍺 Having drinks with old friends
✅ Scheduling a safe, sober ride home
Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

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Mirrors: checked ✅
Seat belt: clicked ✅
Life: saved ✅
Buckle up every time you get in the car. Click It or Ticket.

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There are many great recipes to try this Thanksgiving, but drinking and driving is a recipe for disaster. 🧑‍🍳💔 Plan ahead for a sober ride. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Cheers!

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We’d rather turkey this Thanksgiving! What about you? Buckle up, y’all! 🦃

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Not wearing a seat belt proved to be deadly at any time of the day during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2023: 47% of those killed in nighttime crashes were unbuckled, and 38% of those killed in daytime crashes also were unbuckled. Get to the table safe this Thanksgiving.

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One of the most dangerous places for a law enforcement officer to be is on the side of the road! 🚓 Do your part to protect those who protect you. Move Over. It’s the Law.

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Pass the gravy. 🥘 Pass the pie. 🥧 Pass the keys to a designated driver if you’re drinking this Thanksgiving. 🔑 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.