Tire safety tips for summer road trips
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Every second, roughly seven tires will go flat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 11,000 tire-related crashes occur in the United…
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Mississippi Ranked as the Second Most Dangerous State for Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Hopefully you can beat the heat this Memorial Day and avoid accidents as you and your family travel for a fun-filled holiday break or vacation during this extended holiday weekend. Be extra careful while driving here in Mississippi. Why? We…
Child passenger safety checks
September is Child Passenger Safety Month and Safe Kids Gulf Coast partnered with other organizations to offer a free car safety check to Biloxi area residents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Graco helped with this event. For three…
National Tire Safety Week
As you’re planning your summer getaways, if those plans include driving, you may want to check your tires before hitting the road. This week is National Tire Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers check tire pressure…
M.D.O.T. Urges Safety During Thanksgiving Travel
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and the time of turkeys and thankfulness, family and friends is quickly approaching.
Don’t be Tricked Into “Buzzed” Driving this Halloween
This Halloween, don’t be tricked into thinking you are “OK to drive” if you celebrate with alcohol.
M.D.O.T. Brings Awareness to Child Passenger Safety Week
With motor vehicle crashes being a leading killer of children ages 1 to 13, it is critical that parents use age and size appropriate child restraints to reduce these deaths.