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Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is supposed to be a time to celebrate Irish heritage and gather with friends, but it can quickly end in tragedy due to impaired driving. If you plan on drinking, don't rely on luck to keep you safe or to keep you out of trouble. Be responsible and take appropriate precautions. Impaired driving remains one of America's deadliest problems. In 2008, 416 people in Oregon were killed in motor vehicle crashes. Out of that number 233 people were killed in traffic crashes where intoxicants were involved. Drive Sober. Save lives.

Events

DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference

The 2010 confererence will be held April 23-24 at The Riverhouse in Bend, Oregon. To view the agenda or register for the conference click on the link below.

Conference information

TSAP Input Sessions

Tell us what you think! People interested in transportation safety issues are invited to share their thoughts and ideas with the Transportation Safety Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation at regional meetings across the state. This is one of the first steps the Division is taking as it begins the process of updating the Oregon Transportation Safety Action Plan. Check the TSAP web site for more information and a list of future sites.

More information

Current Topics

Oregon Traffic Fatalities

Year to Date as of 03/07/2010
2010: 33
2009: 54
Percent change: -38.9%

The Crash Analysis and Reporting (CAR) Unit provides motor vehicle crash data through multiple reports that can be found on their web site.

Crash Summary Reports

Driven to Distraction

Distracted driving is a problem that Oregon has been working on for many years. We've aired radio and television messages, outdoor ads, and more to raise awareness of the problems associated with distraction. Now, the Federal Government is taking an interest in distracted driving, and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has enlisted some pretty powerful media allies such as Oprah Winfrey to attack the problem. Follow the efforts on

www.distraction.gov

The Oregon Winter Driving Guide

Oregon's beautiful scenery is a year-round source of enjoyment. Driving in Oregon's winters, however, can be challenging. Follow the recommendations in the Oregon Winter Driving Guide so you arrive safely at your destination.

Oregon Winter Driving Guide

Road Conditions, Travel Information and Chain Laws

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