Older Driver Safety Focus This Week Across UC, State
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office spreading older driver safety awareness this week in an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers over the age of 70 have higher fatality rates per 1,000 crashes compared to middle-aged drivers. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said accidents tend to […]
Fairfield Glade PD Receives Highway Safety Grant
Fairfield Glade Police Department will increase roadway enforcement and safety education thanks to a federal grant. The $20,000 grant will be used for new radar equipment and educational services for senior drivers. Lieutenant Katelyn Self said federal funding like this is crucial to creating safe roadways. “We are technically not a government entity, which does […]
