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NC Vision Zero is a collaborative initiative to eliminate roadway deaths and injuries in North Carolina.

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Kids learn how to act on the road by watching you.

What kind of driver are you raising?

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Fourteen communities in North Carolina have adopted a goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

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Approximately 545 lives are saved each year by seat belt use in North Carolina

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Envision this: a day with zero deaths on our roadways.

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Traffic Safety Outreach Materials

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People Killed on NC roads in 2021

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Seat Belt Safety
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Distracted Driving
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Speeding
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Drinking & Driving
Get safety information for 16 different focus areas
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Principles of the Safe Systems approach (USDOT)

Deaths and serious injuries are unacceptable.

Humans make mistakes.
   

Humans are vulnerable.
   

Responsibility is shared.

Safety is proactive.

Redundancy is crucial.

Follow the Three

Save Yourself & Me

Only drive sober

In 2021, 407 people were killed on North Carolina roads due to drinking and driving (NCDOT Crash Facts).

Always wear a seat belt

In 2021, 44% of the people killed on North Carolina roads were unbuckled at the time of the crash (NCDOT Crash Facts).

Follow the speed limit

In 2021, over 23% of traffic fatalities involved speeding (NCDOT Crash Facts).

Source: DMV NC Crash Facts
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November 10, 2024 • Safe Streets Week
Safe Streets Week Day 6

Click here to download image.     If you were riding with a friend and they started using their phone while driving, what would you do? Would you say anything? How do you talk to your boyfriend who drives too fast? Or your sister who insists she can drive after having a few drinks? It’s […]

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November 8, 2024 • Safe Streets Week
Safe Streets Week Day 5

Click here to download image.     Today, we celebrate focused drivers. Here’s to you! For keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Safety looks good on you! Things you already know: . Driving is a complex task that uses most of your brain’s capacity and focus. Have you ever […]

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